News
This page lists all news items that were published on the front page. For further information on any of these news items, please contact the ICPDR Secretariat.
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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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Slovenia's Flood Forecasting Success: Minimizing Casualties Through Effective Warning Systems
In the wake of what has been declared the nation's 'worst-ever natural disaster,’ more than 70% of Slovenia's territory, predominantly situated in the Danube River Basin, has been severely affected by extreme flooding. The scale of this catastrophe has led to billions of Euros in damages and a tragic loss of lives.
