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Serbia takes over ICPDR Presidency from Romania for 2023
(Press Release) VIENNA, 28 February (International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River) – Serbia has now taken over the Presidency of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) and has announced its priorities for the upcoming term. Incoming President Vedrana Ilić who is Serbia’s Assistant Minister responsible for international relations at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, presented Serbia’s goals hopes for its tenure, during an online ceremony.
New Study Shows Restored Floodplains Can Remove Significant Amounts of Nitrate Pollution in the Danube River Basin
A recent large-scale modelling study has shown that restoring floodplains and reconnecting cut-off water bodies with the Danube River, and its tributaries could play a significant role in improving water quality and removing nitrate pollution in the Danube River Basin.
ICPDR Releases Condensed Summary of Danube Declaration 2022
The Danube Declaration 2022, the result of the 4th ICPDR Ministerial Meeting, presents a comprehensive overview of crucial initiatives and goals for the region. To make the Declaration more accessible to the general public, the ICPDR's Public Participation Expert Group has condensed its content into a concise summary. The outcome is a 3-page brochure that summarizes the main messages and implications of the Declaration in an easy-to-understand format.
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Summary of the Danube Declaration 2022 (523.11 KB)
The 2022 Danube Declaration addresses issues with crossing the border along the Danube river, including environmental problems and the risk of flooding. It follows the rules set by the EU Water... Public Participation Schedule WFD & FD
Vienna, 19 Dec 2018. According to Art. 14 of the Water Framework Directive, public participation in drafting River Basin Management Plans needs to be ensured. The ICPDR now provides a blue print for Public Participation activities for the development of the third Danube River Basin Management Plan (3rd DRBMP) until 2021 and the second Danube River Basin Flood Risk Management Plan (2nd FRMP).
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Public Participation Schedule WFD & EFD (74.21 KB)
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15th Ordinary Meeting: non-restricted slides (5.57 MB)
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ICPDR Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2012 (4.15 MB)
In order to take the required steps on adaptation to climate change, the ICPDR was asked in the “Danube Declaration” from 2010 to develop a Climate Adaptation Strategy for the Danube River Basin by... 15th Ordinary Meeting in Vienna
Vienna, 11 - 12 December 2012. The ICPDR has held its 15th Ordinary Meeting in Vienna. At this plenary meeting of the commission, important decisions were made. Here you find a photo gallery showing some of the highlights.
1st ICPDR Workshop on Hydropower and Water Management
Timişoara, 21/22 February 2012. Cooperation on navigation is already ongoing and has now been launched for hydropower: efforts are needed in creating win-win situations and benefits for all actors involved. The 1st ICPDR Workshop on Hydropower and Water Management was organised by Romania (Apele Romane) in close cooperation with the other two Lead Countries Austria and Slovenia and the ICPDR.