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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.
Inspiring and Fruitful ICPDR Hydropower Workshop in Vienna
The ICPDR held a highly successful workshop titled "Sustainable Hydropower Development and Environmental Objectives – Framework, Challenges, and Ways Forward" on 4-5 June 2024 at the BOKU River Lab in Vienna. Building on workshops from 2017 and 2021, the event brought together experts from energy and environmental policy sectors, the hydropower industry, NGOs, and researchers.
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
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Social and Economic Drivers for Hydropower Development in Danube Countries (4.82 MB)
A comprehensive analysis of energy-economic and social aspects that affect the further development of hydropower in Danube countries. -
Report on the Ice Event 2017 in the Danube River Basin (6.97 MB)
Freezing weather conditions in the winter months have been a fact of life on the Danube since time immemorial, but the months of January and February 2017 saw many countries in the Danube Basin and... -
Guiding Principles: Sustainable Hydropower Development - SLOVAK (2.26 MB)
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Guiding Principles: Sustainable Hydropower Development _BOSNIAN (908.78 KB)
Vodeći principi o održivom razvoju hidro-energije u slivu Dunava -
Guiding Principles: Sustainable Hydropower Development _UKRAINIAN (2.76 MB)
ICPDR hosts 9th Joint Statement Meeting in Vienna
Vienna, 14 September 2018 – The 9th Workshop on the follow-up of the Joint Statement on Guiding Principles on the Development of Inland Navigation and Environmental Protection in the Danube River Basin took place on 13th and 14th September at the Vienna International Centre in Vienna. In attendance were 60 experts from national administrations, EU and international institutions, responsible government authorities and representatives of interest groups, all stakeholders who contribute to the sustainability of the Joint Statement initiative in the current state of legal and policy frameworks of integrated river basin management and environmental protection.