🌍 Call for Papers – Stanovništvo Journal📘 Thematic Block: Population Dynamics and Environmental Challenges👤 Guest Editor: Natalija Mirić, University of Belgrade – Faculty of Geography Environmental challenges are reshaping population dynamics across the globe. Climate change, natural hazards, and ecological pressures increasingly influence fertility, mortality, migration, settlement patterns, and overall demographic stability. At the same time, extreme weather events — from floods and landslides to droughts and forest fires — are intensifying risks for communities, …
popenviros at the RTS Nauka television show “RTS Lab”
POPENVIROS team member, Petar Vasić, was a guest of the show “RTS Lab” on RTS Nauka television and spoke about population migration. Watch the entire video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrUixFeCWtE
New international publication on the project POPENVIROS
We are pleased to inform you that new international publication on the POPENVIROS project has been realized. Title of the article: The Effect of Hot Days on Birth Rates in Serbia: Regional Aspect Title of the journal: Spatial Demography DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-025-02960-1 Cite this article: Mirić, N. The Effect of Hot Days on Birth Rates in Serbia: Regional Aspect. Spat Demogr 14, 2 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40980-025-00155-1 Read full paper: The Effect of Hot Days on Birth Rates in Serbia: Regional Aspect
New publications on the project POPENVIROS
We are pleased to share that two national research papers have been published in the journal Demografija as part of the POPENVIROS project, strengthening our understanding of how demographic processes in Serbia intersect with climate change. 1. Population Dynamics and Rising Air Temperature in SerbiaThe paper identifies clear regional patterns of vulnerability: Belgrade remains the most attractive migration destination despite pronounced urban heat island effects, while climatically favorable mountain regions continue to depopulate due to …
POPENVIROS at the Scientific Conference Demographic Perspectives on Migration in the 21st Century
The scientific conference Demographic Perspectives on Migration in the 21st Century was held from 19 to 21 November 2025 in Vienna, organized by the Vienna Institute of Demography, Austrian Academy of Sciences.The conference brought together researchers from the fields of demography, public policy, and social sciences. Over the course of three days, participants presented the latest approaches to analyzing migration flows in the 21st century, with a particular focus on global migration trends, integration processes, …
Start of Qualitative Research within the POPENVIROS
Within the POPENVIROS project, we have initiated qualitative research through focus groups on the topic of perceptions of environmental challenges and reproductive decisions. 📍 The first focus group was held in Valjevo, a city facing serious air pollution problems. In parallel, we conducted drone filming at two locations – the Monument to the Fighters of the Revolution and the city landfill – to further document the local context. The first focus group was conducted by …
POPENVIROS AT KTH CLIMATE ACTION CENTRE
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, POPENVIROS member Milica Maričić visited the KTH Royal Institute of Technology – Climate Action Centre and gave a seminar on “How Climate Shapes Populations – A Data Analyst’s View on the Climate-Population Connection”. At the seminar, Milica Maričić presented the research findings from the POPENVIROS project. Through two case studies, she showed the students and interested practitioners how extreme temperatures—cold spells and hot days—affect mortality and birth rates, offering a …
POPENVIROS AT AGING & SOCIAL CHANGE: FIFTEENTH INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE
Aging & social change: Fifteenth interdisciplinary conference was held at the Linköping University, Norrköping, Sweden from 22nd to 24th September 2025. Under the motto “Aging, Intergenerational Solidarity and the Polycrisis”, conference welcomed over 20 scholars speakers and 100 authors from across Europe and beyond. The four-day program featured 22 sessions, 50+ presentations, several panels and keynote speeches. Project Member Milica Maričić had the opportunity to present the project as well as two scientific papers. She …
An international scientific conference “Population and Environment: Challenges and Perspectives” was held
On Friday, October 24th, the international conference “Population and Environment: Challenges and Perspectives” was held at the Madlena Art Palace and virtual via ZOOM. The international conference “Population and Environment: Challenges and Perspectives” brought together experts from diverse fields—including demography, ecology, economics, geography, medicine, spatial planning, and public policy—with a shared mission: to deepen our understanding of the interconnections between demographic trends and environmental conditions, and to collaboratively explore sustainable responses to the challenges that …
popenviros at the RTS television show “Jutarnji program”
POPENVIROS team member, Petar Vasić, was a guest of the show “Jutarnji program” on RTS television and spoke about the fertility in Serbia, childbirth, family, and measures of population policy. Watch the entire video at: Mladi odlažu brak i planiranje porodice – beba sve manje, nije dovoljna samo novčana pomoć | Društvo | RTS