Aleksandra Gajović

Applied Ecology and Environmental Research

Educating youth on project sustainability - project engagement and recognition of the Green Deal

Gajović Aleksandra, Bjelica Dragan, Pavlović Dejana, Vukmirović Dragan

https://aloki.hu/pdf/2104_29692989.pdf

The European Green Deal is a blueprint for a more sustainable life throughout the European Union and its member states. It is based on environmental protection and sensible consumption. However, implementing Green Deal policies necessitates the participation of local populations who are affected by pollution. This paper presents the significance that youth hold in contributing to the implementation and development of the European Green Deal and the circular economy as well as the key role they play in local self-government in order that the aims of the European Green Deal be achieved. To do so, three pilot studies (29 youth were engaged) and one comprehensive research (201 youth were engaged) were conducted on university and secondary school students in Republic of Serbia in 2022. Based on these, youth were found to not possess environmentally friendly habits, as well as adequate education on sustainability challenges. Theoretical and practical implication has been discussed.

youth ecology knowledge, environmental protection, ecology habits, circular economy

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International Journal of Disaster Risk Management

Digital Platform for Ecological Education of Students – Advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal: The Case of ProSafeNet (Global Hub)

Gajović, A., Cvetković, V. M., Renner, R., & Milašinović, S.

https://internationaljournalofdisasterriskmanagement.com/index.php/Vol1/article/view/235

Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the European Green Deal (EGD) requires more efficient pathways that connect learning directly to real-world actions. This review introduces and explores a student-centered digital platform for ecological education that encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration, and practical implementation. Using a mixed-methods approach, we gather insights from existing literature and policies on SDGs and EGD to define core functional and governance requirements, which are then integrated into the ProSafeNet platform (the global hub for safety, security, risk, and emergency professionals and scientists). Its architecture brings together curated environmental issues across global, national, and causal layers; structured learning modules aligned with SDG/EGD guidelines; an embedded legal framework at various levels; and networking channels that guide students from identifying problems to developing solutions, culminating in standardized Project Solution Models. In the case study of ProSafeNet, these pathways leverage existing modules such as the Knowledge Base, Training Hub, Events/Forum, Projects, Research Hub, Community Resilience Hub, Policy Practice Lab, and Innovation Lab—allowing immediate testing without additional infrastructure. An evaluation framework is proposed, featuring key performance indicators such as learning gains, student engagement, team formation, prototypes or pilots, policy briefs, and progress toward SDGs/EGDs. The framework also highlights the importance of equity, accessibility, and GDPR-compliant governance. This approach aims to address the issue of “brain drain” by providing visible, credentialed pathways into green practices and funding opportunities, while fostering collaboration across institutions. Overall, this model offers a practical, scalable solution to accelerate student involvement in ecological problem-solving and support measurable progress toward SDG and EGD objectives.

Ecological education; sustainable development; digital platform; informal learning; ProSafeNet; student engagement; knowledge sharing; green innovation; policy integration; collaboration

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International Journal of Contemporary Security Studies

Advancing the Circular Economy through Construction and Demolition Waste Management for Disaster Risk-Informed Practice: Comparative Insights from Serbia and the European Union

Aleksandra Gajović, Vladimir M. Cvetković, Renate Renner, Vanja D. Cvetković

https://doi.fil.bg.ac.rs/volume.php?pt=journals&issue=fb_ijcss-2025-1-2&i=4

Construction and demolition waste is a pivotal lever for operationalizing the circular economy in the built environment, yet implementation remains uneven across Europe. This study provides a comparative overview of Serbia and EU countries using harmonized survey data from the European Demolition Association. We analyze company profiles, revenue structures, and activity mixes across demolition, decontamination, and waste-management value chains. Serbia’s firms exhibit limited uptake of the circular economy: 69% report <25% of revenue from demolition activities, whereas 45% of EU firms derive >75% of revenue from demolition. In waste management (sorting/transport/recycling), 80% of Serbian companies earn <10% of revenue, compared with 33% in the EU; decontamination revenues show a similar gap (Serbia: 80% <10% vs. EU: 38% <10%). Although Serbian contractors show signs of maturation (50% medium and 13% significant by 2019 self-classification), activity remains concentrated outside high-value circular economy loops, and subcontracting shares remain skewed toward low-complexity segments. These findings suggest untapped potential for advancing the circular economy through targeted policy instruments (e.g., incentives for on-site sorting and secondary-materials markets), workforce training and certification, and digital traceability of construction and demolition waste flows. Strengthening these enablers could accelerate alignment with EU circular-economy objectives, reduce primary-resource use, and improve environmental and public-health outcomes in Serbia’s construction sector. Limitations include reliance on 2018 activity data and partial market coverage; future work should integrate newer waves and administrative datasets to track policy impacts over time.

Circular economy; waste; resource efficiency; waste management; recycling; environmental protection; sustainable development; disaster risk management; resilience; Serbia; European Union

M54

TEHNIKA – MENADŽMENT

Analiza stanja i izazovi prerađivačke industrije kroz 7S model

Gajović Aleksandra

https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0040-2176/2022/0040-21762206761G.pdf

U radu su analizirani poslovanje i potencijali unapređenja poslovanja malog prerađivačkog preduzeća kroz McKinsey 7S model. U prvom delu rada prikazan je pregled literature iz ove oblasti. U drugom delu rada prikazana je metodologija. U trećem delu rada analizirane su sve tačke 7S modela (strategija, struktura, sistemi, zajedničke vrednosti, stil upravljanja, zaposleni, veštine) u malom prerađivačkom preduzeću. Na kraju je dat zaključak uz predloge za unapređenje. Rad pokazuje da McKinsey 7S model može biti primenjen u svim oblicima preduzeća i pruža pregled trenutnog stanja uz uvid kritičnih tačaka koje treba unaprediti.

McKinsey 7S model, analiza poslovanja, prerađivačko preduzeće, strategija, unapređenje

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International Virtual Academic Conference Education and Social Sciences Business and Economics, International Academic Institute, University of Vienna, Austria

The potential for development of green information and communication channels

Gajović, A., Srebro, B., Ibrulj, V., Radović, B.

https://ia-institute.com/iai-academic-conference-proceedings-vienna-21-june-2024/

This paper analyzes the application of the Internet of Things (IoT) in education, the public sector, and the economy. IoT enables inter-device communication and data collection, offering numerous benefits, including improved education, sustainability, and economic advantages. Models of IoT platforms have been considered for implementation in medical education and other fields. Education is crucial for the development of sustainable practices, and IoT stands out as a tool that can assist in environmental education. Gamified learning, digital content, and remote access are components of modern education supported by IoT. IoT also provides benefits for the public sector and the economy, enabling more efficient decision-making and data monitoring.

IoT, green ICT, education for the environment

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12 INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, “New Paradigms in the Economy: Connectivity, Innovation and Sustainability”

Digitalization of the European Green Deal (EGD) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) - A factor in empowering sustainable local projects: A review of literature and potential achievements

Gajović Aleksandra

https://conference.oikosinstitut.org/files/proc/Vol2No1/9.htm

The Sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal are calls to action for countries around the world, and especially for the member states of the European Union, to address and practically solve many common problems. When discussing the European Green Deal (EGD) in particular, these problems are predominantly ecological in nature. The goal of decarbonization is closely linked to the structure of the economy, and to properly implement the provisions of greening the economy, proper education is necessary. For mass education, the use of IoT is a step towards the digitalization of education, project and other networking, as well as harmonious innovations on the path to sustainability. To highlight the importance and interdependence of these areas, the paper presents a systematic review of the literature on these fields.

sustainable development, European Green Deal, IoT, education, eco-entrepreneurship

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XIV Naučno-stručni skup sa međunarodnim učešćem „Pametni gradovi i integracija tehnologija četvrte industrijske revolucije 4.0“. Udruženje inženjera Beograda

Pametni gradovi kao budućnost i doprinos zelenom dogovoru

Gajović Aleksandra, Lubura Babić Tijana

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Паметни градови (Smart citites) као једанаести циљ Одрживог развоја, будућност су одрживог развоја целог Света, не само Републике Србије. Њихов развој заузима посебну улогу у квалитету и здрављу живота и животне средине појединца као њиховог становника. На који начин јединице локалних самоуправа могу одговорити својим надлежностима када је у питању спровођење законских регулатива, уз помоћ сарадње са Сталном конференцијом градова и општина (СКГО), а који сектори поред урбанизма, уређења јавних површина имају значајну улогу у пројектовању, уређењу и модернизацији инфраструктуре. Са друге тачке гледишта, на који начин могу утицати на становништво у еколошком освешћивању, с обзиром да су ове заинтересоване групе нераздвојиве и имају обострани утицај. У раду је постављено главно истраживачко питање, а то је колико јединице локалних самоуправа оваквим пословањем доприносе задацима Зеленог договора (Green deal), смањењу загађења и очувању природних ресурса, а колико становник као појединац.

паметни градови, јавно здравље, укључивање становништва

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Scientific-professional Society for Disaster Risk Management, Belgrade

Digital Environmental Education: A Model Connecting Stakeholder Engagement with Sustainable Development Goals and European Green Deal

Gajović A., Cvetković M., V.

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