Principal investigator Natalija Mirić participated in an interview for the Storyteller portal, discussing key demographic challenges in Serbia and the broader context shaping population trends. The full text is available at the this link.
Our session for the Regional Statistics Conference 2026 is now visible on the official platform
We are pleased to share that our session titled “Environment and gender population dynamics: What is the nexus on global and regional level?” submitted for the Regional Statistics Conference 2026 is now publicly available on the ISI Next platform:🔗 https://www.isi-next.org/proposals/proposal/1231/detail/ A big thank you to our team member Milica Maricic 🙌 for her exceptional effort, dedication, and energy invested in preparing and finalizing the session. Her professionalism and commitment significantly enhance the quality and visibility …
popenviros at the Euronews Morning Program
Principal Invastigator Natalija Mirić was a guest on the Euronews Morning Program. She spoke about internal and external migration of the population in Serbia, myths and prejudices about population relocation.Watch the full video at the link.
POPENVIROS in the series “First family steps – Demographic situation in Serbia”
“First Family Steps” is an educational and informative series designed to raise awareness of the importance of pro-natality measures and improving demographic parameters in the Republic of Serbia. Principal Invastigator Natalija Mirić explains what the current demographic picture of Serbia looks like, what the birth rate is and what a modern family looks like in Serbia today. Great attention is paid to young people, what steps and measures can help them become independent and start …
Call for Papers – Stanovništvo Journal
🌍 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 …