Exploring multifaceted factors influencing community resilience to earthquake-induced geohazards: Insights from Montenegro

This research mission aims to identify key factors shaping the resilience of local communities in Montenegro to earthquakes and analyze the prerequisites for the development and implementation of various strategies and programs that would enhance the situation in this area. In doing so, the authors rely on an interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from various scientific disciplines to gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of this issue. 

The authors find that there is a need for targeted approaches to education and raising awareness about earthquake risks, with a focus on building more resilient communities. The publication also emphasizes the importance of mechanisms for rapid and effective action, as well as to direct resources toward building response capacity to earthquakes. Overall strategies for managing this challenge are crucial for building resilience and municipalities/cities' capacity for earthquakes. Further recommendations are found in the publication.