Prof. Dr. Vladimir M. Cvetković – Disaster Risk Management

Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Systems in Germany, USA, Russia And China

Cvetković, V., Andrić, K., Ivanov, A. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Disaster Risk Management Systems in Germany, USA, Russia And China. Macedonia. International academic conference, Temporary security ripples or new world architecture of security, Dojran, N. Macedonia, September 4-7 2023. Research article Vladimir M. Cvetković, 1,2,3,*, Katarina Andrić3 1 Faculty of Security Studies, University of Belgrade, Gospodara Vučića 50, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia 2 International Institute for Disaster Research, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11056 Belgrade, Serbia; 3 Scientific-Professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Dimitrija Tucovića 121, 11056 Belgrade, Serbia; (K.A) – kacaandr@gmail.com; Abstract: The uniqueness of each system stems from the fact that the risks of disasters are specific and that their presence and manifestation are not universal and the same for every country. Just as no country is the same in all other segments, their disaster risk management systems are unequal. The paper describes the systems in four different countries, through observation and comparison of four areas of activity that are implemented in dealing with disasters. First of all, in the paper, the legal basis and institutional frameworks on which these systems rest in each of the countries were considered – starting from the international level and guidelines given at international conferences, to all by-laws and local disaster activity plans. It was considered how each of the states implements risk mitigation activities and how it increases preparedness for them. When the system recognizes risks, their probability and the frequency of their occurrence, activities are planned to prepare the country and every individual in it for a potentially unwanted event. Differences in the ways of mitigating risks and preparing all elements of the system and protected values for disasters are presented. The third element of action in the event of disasters concerns the response. In this segment, questions are raised regarding institutional solutions […]

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