Danube Campaign
Living river -- or transport canal?
Old-fashioned river engineering projects put forward by national governments and supported by the European Union could transform our living Danube into little more than a shipping canal.
Over 1,000 km of the Danube could be artificially deepened, regulated, or dammed, destroying many of Europe’s last great river landscapes and wetlands, including the myriad of benefits and services they provide, from drinking water to fish, tourism and recreation.
Over 1,000 km of the Danube could be artificially deepened, regulated, or dammed, destroying many of Europe’s last great river landscapes and wetlands, including the myriad of benefits and services they provide, from drinking water to fish, tourism and recreation.
Transportation is one important use of our river – but not the only one. We want a living river, not just a canal. Fit the ships to the river, not the river to the ships!
The Danube: living river or transport canal?
Green = areas of high ecological value;
Red = EU priority sections ("bottlenecks") for inland navigation (TEN-T);
Brown = other navigation projects (supported e.g. by EU ISPA programme and by Ukrainian Government).
Campaign news
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New protected area for Bulgaria's Vesselina River
A new protected area in the Danube River basin which comprises wetlands and other valuable ...
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Smrekovica protected area in Slovakia designated with WWF support
A new protected area, Smrekovica, was designated today with the support of WWF. The 235 ha area, ...
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Rising consumption, increased resource use put unbearable pressure on our Planet – WWF 2012 Living Planet Report
An ever-growing demand for resources by a growing population is putting tremendous pressures on our ...
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WWF award for leading Bulgarian conservationist
Leading Bulgarian nature conservationist Toma Belev was last night honoured for his leadership and ...
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WWF’s Water Tour makes a stop in Belgrade
WWF’s Water Tour, a road show that promotes the wise use of water in Central and Eastern Europe, ...
Watch Campaign videos
Heavy navigation threatens the Danube River ecosystem. Barge navigating along the Danube River, Slovakia.
Listen to WWF's Wild Talk
The Danube Delta is one of the most valuable natural areas on earth, including the world's largest reed beds and a globally important resting and breeding place for birds.
Photogallery
Hubert von Goisern and WWF members on tourboat
