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ICPR – International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine
Interim report shows first positive developments regarding micropollutants in the Rhine
In December 2025, the ICPR published its first interim report on the monitoring of discharges of micropollutants in the Rhine river basin. Despite positive developments, particularly in wastewater treatment plants, further efforts are needed in all emission areas in order to achieve the target set in the ‘Rhine 2040’ programme.
Visit to the Rhinau fish ladder
At the invitation of the French delegation and EDF, international experts from the delegations of the countries in the Rhine river basin and NGO representatives took part in a technical visit to the newly operational Rhinau fish ladder on the Upper Rhine in November 2025. This visit provided an opportunity to discuss the innovations implemented by local engineers to solve the technical challenges at the Rhinau site.
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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Climate change on the Rhine: water temperature expected to rise by up to 4.2 °C by the end of the century
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New ICPR report on the development of the discharge of the Rhine under the influence of climate change
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315. Flood warnings and behaviour of affected people in the Rhine basin: Findings from studies and recommendations
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