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30 Years of the TNMN: Guarding the Danube’s Water Quality Amidst EU Innovation

As the TransNational Monitoring Network (TNMN) marks its 30th anniversary, it stands as a model of international cooperation in water quality monitoring. Since 1996, the TNMN has provided a structured, long-term view of pollution and water quality in the Danube River Basin, tracking chemical and biological parameters across more than 100 monitoring locations. Its data not only informs local and national policies but also supports compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive.

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Joint Statement 2.0 Officially Handed Over at the 16th Joint Statement Meeting in Budapest

The 16th Meeting on the Follow-up of the Joint Statement on Guiding Principles for the Development of Inland Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Danube River Basin took place on 22 October 2025 in Budapest, hosted by the Danube Commission. The Joint Statement 2.0 process reflects the changes and challenges that have emerged since the initial Joint Statement was adopted in 2007, ensuring that the principles guiding inland navigation and environmental protection remain relevant and effective.

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Atoms for Water Week: ICPDR Highlights Transboundary Climate Solutions at IAEA Scientific Forum

This week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) hosts its 69th General Conference, with this year’s Scientific Forum themed Atoms for Water. The event, running from 16–17 September 2025, brings together global experts to explore how nuclear and isotopic techniques can address water scarcity, climate resilience, and sustainable management.

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JDS5 Expands Horizons: Introducing Citizen Science to Danube Basin Schools

The 5th Joint Danube Survey (JDS5) has reached a significant milestone by incorporating citizen science into its outreach activities for the first time. Under the Motto "Let's Go Sampling Together", this activity Coordinated by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission and supported by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR), engaged schools across the Danube Basin in a collaborative effort to monitor and protect the river's ecological health.

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New Publication Explores Danube–Black Sea Linkages and Transboundary Management

We’re pleased to feature an insightful article on the newly released book, “The Danube River and The Western Black Sea Coast: Complex Transboundary Management,” which delves into the complex dynamics of the Danube River Basin and the Black Sea. The book, co-authored by leading experts in the field offers crucial perspectives on sustainable water management, environmental challenges, and the socio-ecological linkages between these vital regions.

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Science and Art Come Together at the VIC Rotunda to Celebrate the Danube

On 7 July 2025, the Vienna International Centre’s Rotunda came to life with creativity, collaboration, and a shared appreciation for one of Europe’s most iconic rivers. Under the title “Surface & Substance: Exploring the Danube Through Science and Art,” the ICPDR launched a special week-long exhibition celebrating the power of both scientific investigation and artistic expression in protecting the Danube.

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World's Largest Surface Water Monitoring Project Launches On The Danube

Vienna, 1 July 2025 (Motto am Fluss) - Held every six years, the Joint Danube Survey (JDS) builds on the legacy of its predecessors and brings together experts from across the Danube River Basin and beyond for its implementation. The Survey conducts the most comprehensive scientific analysis of Europe’s second-longest river. Today marks the official launch of the fifth edition of this unique initiative: JDS5.

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The Danube at UNESCO: JDS5 Featured at Global Water Science Celebration

Paris, 12 June 2025 – As UNESCO celebrates 60 years of global water science and the 50th anniversary of the International Hydrological Programme (IHP), the ICPDR proudly contributed to this international milestone by co-hosting a side event that placed the Joint Danube Survey 5 (JDS5) firmly in the spotlight.

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Ukraine Adopts Nine River Basin Management Plans: A Major Milestone Towards Sustainable Water Management

Ukraine, one of the 15 ICPDR contracting parties, has officially adopted all its nine River Basin Management Plans (RBMPs), marking a significant step towards sustainable water management in line with European Union (EU) and international standards.

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Danube Countries Start a Joint Sturgeon Monitoring Initiative to Save Europe’s Migratory Giants

Bucharest, Romania – Nine countries along the Danube River have joined forces to protect some of Europe’s most endangered species: the sturgeons. On 9–10 July, thirteen project partners and strategic allies – including national ministries, universities, NGOs and research bodies – gathered in Bucharest to launch “MonStur in the Danube,” a new cross-border effort to monitor and protect these ancient migratory fish.

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Ms. Lidija Globevnik
ICPDR President 2025

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