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Focus on the Danube: World's Largest Surface Water Monitoring Project Launched
The Danube, Europe's second-longest river and the most international river basin in the world, is the focus of Joint Danube Survey 5 (JDS5), the world's largest surface water monitoring project, which was officially launched in Vienna. Conducted every six years, this comprehensive scientific initiative is a beacon of cross-border cooperation in water management.
The Joint Danube Survey (JDS5) is the world's largest surface water monitoring project, comprehensively examining the water quality and biodiversity of the Danube to ensure its protection. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons / Bwag / CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
At the opening ceremony, Federal Minister Norbert Totschnig emphasized the importance of the project: “Protecting the Danube and its unique ecosystems is crucial for all Danube countries, including Austria. That is why we must work together at all levels to ensure sustainable water management and protect aquatic biodiversity.” He highlighted that over 1,000 leading experts from 100…
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