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The study examines fiscal resilience in the Danube Region, emphasizing how governments manage financial risks from multi-hazards like floods and earthquakes, the need for tailored strategies based on fiscal vulnerabilities and multi-risk scenarios.
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The Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted the Climate Change Adaptation Program for the period from 2023 to 2030. The adoption and implementation of the 2023-30 Climate Change Adaptation Programme is of general interest for the Republic of Serbia.
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In an effort to bolster the resilience of Serbian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has introduced a customized Business Continuity Plan (BCP) tool.
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction - Regional Office for Europe & Central Asia
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This paper presents the results of quantitative research examining the impacts of demographic and socioeconomic factors on the sustainable development of community disaster resilience.
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Documents and publications
The focus of this paper is to present the torrential flood phenomenon in the region of Šumadija in central Serbia based on the temporal and spatial characteristics of the recorded historical torrential flood events,
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This book is intended for everyone who wants to better prepare for unforeseen situations, whether caused by natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, or wildfires, or anthropogenic disasters such as fires, workplace accidents, or pandemics.
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Documents and publications
This seismic risk profile of Serbia, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.
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The West Balkans Drina River Basin Management facilitated integrated basin planning and management between Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, benefitting over 1M people through enhanced use and protection of the watershed’s vital resources.
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