INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR DISASTER RESEARCH
Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management in Belgrade founded the International Institute for Disaster Research in Belgrade, in 2020. The main activity of the International Institute for Disaster Research is scientific research work in the field of disaster studies, and it is performed at the Institute whose headquarters are at the mentioned address. The main activity of the Institute is realized through basic, applied, and developmental scientific research in the field of the scientific discipline of disaster risk management. It has several departments: 1. Department for phenomenology research, endangerment, and resistance to disasters; 2. Department for Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Research; 3. Department for Disaster Protection and Rescue Research; 4. Disaster Recovery Research Department; 5. Disaster Risk Management Department; 6. Department for Research on International Cooperation and the Legal Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. The scientific activity of the Institute is carried out in accordance with the Law on Scientific and Research Activity of Serbia and the established and adopted program orientation of the work.The Institute fosters innovation and collaboration, aiming to enhance disaster resilience through scientific research and practical solutions. It actively engages in international projects and partnerships, contributing to global disaster risk reduction efforts. With a multidisciplinary approach, the Institute bridges the gap between science, policy, and practice, striving to create safer and more sustainable communities. The Institute is led by Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković (https://vladimircvetkovic.upravljanje-rizicima.edu.rs/), whose expertise in disaster risk management ensures the highest standards of scientific excellence and practical relevance.