ICPR – International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine

Press Release: 75 years of successful cooperation to protect waters in the Rhine river basin

On 3 July 2025, experts in water management from numerous countries celebrated the 75th anniversary of the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine in Düsseldorf. They looked back on the successes of decades of cooperation and ahead to current and future challenges.

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Important future topics discussed at ICPR workshops

Adaptation to climate change, microplastics and sediment management are key water management challenges. Over the past 12 months, international experts have discussed solutions and good practice examples on these topics in three workshops organised by the ICPR.

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International river basin commissions ICPR for the Rhine and ICPMS for the Moselle and Saar discuss solutions for current water management challenges in Luxembourg

In 2024, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg hosted the plenary assembly of the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR) and the International Commissions for the Protection of the Moselle and the Saar (ICPMS). Both intergovernmental commissions met in Luxembourg City on 5 and 6 December.

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