Scientists from the Institute for Tourism participated in the 14th International Symposium “Kopački rit Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow 2025”, held at the Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences in Osijek on September 25–26, 2025. This scientific event traditionally brings together researchers, experts, and stakeholders from various sectors with the aim of promoting an interdisciplinary approach to nature conservation, sustainable development, and the protection of natural and cultural heritage.
As part of the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ) project PACT-VIRA, three scientific papers were presented, fully or partly prepared within the scope of the project and co-authored with colleagues from other scientific institutions:
- Hydrogeological investigations for the sustainable water management plan of the Baranja region – authors: Marko Copić, Marco Pola, Igor Karlović, Matko Patekar, Staša Borović, Branko Kordić, Filip Ložek, Izidora Marković Vukadin, Kosta Urumović
- Integrating diverse scientific approaches for climate-resilient tourism management in protected areas – authors: Izidora Marković Vukadin, Filip Ložek, Damir Krešić, Luka Valožić, Staša Borović, Marco Pola, Josip Terzić, Kosta Urumović, Lidija Srnec, Tanja Lisko, Ivana Havrle Kozarić, Aljoša Duplić, Tamara Kirin, Karla Fabrio Čubrić
- Comparative functional responses of native Sunbleak (Leucaspius delineatus) and invasive Topmouth Gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva) on Carp fry: Implications for predatory strength and biocontrol potential – authors: Filip Ložek, Natalia Szydlowska, Marek Šmejkal, Jakub Adame, Lukáš Veselý, Izidora Marković-Vukadin, Miloš Buřič
This participation reaffirms the importance of interdisciplinary research in promoting sustainable development and preserving natural and cultural heritage in Croatia and beyond.