Library
Publications, documents and all other content
-
Report on 2023 Floods (2.97 MB)
This document provides a concise overview of the major flood events that occurred across the Danube River Basin in summer 2023. It highlights the most affected regions, summarizes the key developments... -
Ship Sturgeon Once Thought Extinct Confirmed in the Drava River
A remarkable discovery has been made in the Drava River: an angler in Croatia recently caught a ship sturgeon (Acipenser nudiventris), a species long believed to be extinct in the Danube River Basin. Measuring 176 centimetres and weighing 35 kilograms, the fish was safely released back into the river after being identified by local authorities. The sighting is encouraging as it marks the first confirmed record of the species in many decades.
-
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.
-
Making the Iron Gate Dams Passable - We Pass 2 (1.98 MB)
The We Pass 2 project is an initiative focused on restoring fish migration routes in the Danube River Basin, particularly at the Iron Gate Dams. By addressing the barriers caused by these hydropower... -
Successful Biannual Danube Forecasting Forum (DAFF) Enhances Flood Forecasting
On October 10th and 11th, the much-anticipated biannual Danube Forecasting Forum (DAFF) took place in Budapest, Hungary. Organized in collaboration with the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) and the EU Joint Research Center (EU JRC), this event brought together stakeholders from the 13 countries along the Danube and members of the Danube Youth Council (DYC) under EUSDR PA5.
-
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.
-
Danube Watch 3/2021 - WACOM: Water Contingency Management in the Sava River Basin
-
Danube Watch 2/2021 - WePass: Explained
-
We Pass: Explained (low resolution) (9.37 MB)
A brochure explaining the findings and activities (2018 – 2021) under We Pass: Facilitating Fish Migration and Conservation at the Iron Gates. (Lower Resolution version) -
We Pass: Explained (15.01 MB)
A brochure explaining the findings and activities (2018 – 2021) under We Pass: Facilitating Fish Migration and Conservation at the Iron Gates.
