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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.
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Transboundary Cooperation for Healthy Rivers: ICPDR Welcomes New Declaration as Model for Danube Basin Collaboration
The ICPDR applauds the recent signing of the"goMURra" Declaration by Austrian Water Minister Norbert Totschnig and Slovenian Minister for Natural Resources Jože Novak. The declaration, signed on 11 November 2025 at the UNESCO 5-Country Biosphere Reserve, marks a significant step forward in transboundary water management and ecological restoration in the Danube River Basin.
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Joint Statement 2.0 Document (887.51 KB)
The Joint Statement 2.0 represents a milestone in harmonizing navigation and environmental protection in the Danube River Basin. It was officially adopted by the Danube Commission during its 103rd... -
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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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... -
The Sava Commission, Danube Commission, and ICPDR Convene for the Launch of the Joint Statement 2.0 Process
The Sava Commission, Danube Commission, and ICPDR have come together to launch the Joint Statement 2.0 process, marking a significant step forward in harmonizing navigation and environmental protection in the Danube River Basin. With the first Stakeholder Workshop underway, this updated framework aims to address new challenges, including climate change impacts, sustainable transport, and innovative river management solutions. Discover how this initiative is set to shape the future of the region's waterways.
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ICPDR publishes a technical report on accidental pollution hazard
Presenting the latest in hazard and risk assessments, the ICPDR Technical Report on Accidental Pollution Hazards provides an in-depth analysis of accidental pollution. It highlights updated inventories for Accident Hazard Sites (AHS) and Tailings Management Facilities (TMF), employing advanced methodologies like the Water Hazard Index and Tailings Risk Index. Focusing on the most hazardous sites, the report also offers key recommendations for sustainable pollution prevention
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Accidental Pollution Hazard in the Danube River Basin (Final Report) (1.69 MB)
This technical report presents the results of the latest hazard and risk assessments regarding accidental pollution based on currently updated inventories, providing full technical information on... -
Danube in Your Pocket (20.83 MB)
Discover the remarkable diversity of life that thrives within the Danube River Basin through our captivating map. Designed to engage and educate the general public, our map showcases the extraordinary... -
Map of the Danube Accident Emergency Warning System (AEWS) (979.79 KB)
Map 3 of the report "Transboundary Accident Prevention and Control in the Danube River Basin"