Unveiling the Danube’s Hidden Stories: ICPDR at the Long Night of Research
Have you ever wondered what secrets a single drop of water from the Danube River might hold? At this year’s Long Night of Research on 24 April 2026, the ICPDR invited visitors to find out at the Vienna International Centre (VIC).
Danube Day 2026: Save the date for a basin-wide celebration
On 29 June 2026, countries across the Danube River Basin will once again come together to celebrate Danube Day, an annual tradition launched by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) in 2004.
Request for Quotation: Catering Services for Tethys Project Event
The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River is organising a 1.5-day event on 2-3 June 2026 at the BOKU River Lab in Vienna (Am Brigittenauer Sporn 3) in the framework of the Project Tethys (DRP0200037), funded by the Interreg Danube Region Programme.
Request for Quotation: Restaurant Services for Tethys Project Event
The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River is organising a networking dinner on 2 June 2026 (19:00) in Vienna in the framework of the Project Tethys (DRP0200037), funded by the Interreg Danube Region Programme.
First ICPDR Webinar on Water–Agriculture Cooperation Kicks Off Successfully
The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) successfully launched its webinar series “It Takes Two to Tango” on 28 April 2026, bringing together about 100 participants from across the Danube River Basin and beyond. This initiative seeks to address the growing challenges of water scarcity, pollution, and climate change that threaten both water resources and food security in the Danube River Basin.
Danube Art Master 2025 Award Season Kicks Off in Austria
Award ceremonies are taking place across the Danube River Basin, facilitated by relevant ministries in the winning countries. Over the coming months, further national award presentations will follow, highlighting young perspectives from across the basin.
Danube Art Master Competition 2025: International Winners Announced
VIENNA, 16 December 2025 – The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Danube Art Master competition during its 28th Ordinary Meeting, held 11-12 December at the Vienna International Centre.
Ukraine to succeed Slovenia in ICPDR Presidency for 2026
VIENNA, 11 December (Diplomatic Academy of Vienna) – Ukraine will take over the Presidency of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) in January 2026. Mariia Shpanchyk, Head of the Department of Water Management at the State Agency of Water Resources of Ukraine, will serve as its new President for one year. The annual transition in leadership reflects the ICPDR’s ongoing dedication to successful transboundary water management.
Joint Danube Survey 5: First Microbiological Insights from Austria Highlight Long-Term Improvements Across the Basin
The ICPDR is pleased to share a first glimpse into the microbiological findings emerging from the Joint Danube Survey 5 (JDS5) — the world’s largest river basin monitoring programme carried out on a single river system. While full results will only be available once all samples from the 108 sampling sites have been analysed, early data from the microbiology component show encouraging trends across the entire Danube Basin.
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We invite you to browse through our website and sincerely hope we can inspire you to learn more about how the ICPDR works tirelessly towards cleaner, healthier and safer waters in the Danube River Basin, for everyone to enjoy.
Ms. Maria Shpanchyk
ICPDR President 2026
