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News archive - Joint Danube Survey 3 - the world’s biggest river research expedition in 2013

2013 is the UN International Year of Water Cooperation and the Joint Danube Survey 3 (JDS3) catalyzes international cooperation from all 14 of the main Danube Basin countries and the European Commission. The JDS is carried out every six years – JDS1 was in 2001 and JDS2 in 2007.

The Joint Danube Survey has 3 main objectives:

  • To collect information on parameters not covered in the ongoing monitoring
  • To have data that is readily comparable for the entire river because it comes from a single source
  • To use the interest in the survey for promoting the work of the ICPDR and raise awareness for water management

For six weeks between 13 August and 26 September, the JDS3 ships travels 2,375 km downstream the Danube River, through 10 countries, to the Danube Delta. The JDS3 is coordinated by the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR). An international Core Team of 20 scientists is responsible for sampling, sample processing, on-board analyses and all survey activities.

Leading laboratories across Europe carry out chemical analyses. Corporate partners, such as the Coca-Cola System and Donauchemie, support the JDS3 through financial contributions and by sharing their knowledge about water management from a private sector perspective. Public events ensure that everybody can get involved with JDS3. 

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Here you find updates from the ships during JDS3. Follow the course of the survey and experience first-hand reports and news in the style of a blog.
 
Country
Austria
Geographical focus
  • Danube Macroregion
Scientifc field / Thematic focus
  • Natural Sciences

Entry created by Desiree Pecarz on August 21, 2013
Modified on August 21, 2013