Vienna , 8 September 2008

The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)

invites you to a

Press Briefing

to launch the

Joint Danube Survey 2

on
Thursday, 11 September 2008 at 11:15 hours

at

Austria Centre Vienna
Press Conference Room
Level U2, Room U560

The Joint Danube Survey 2, under the leadership of the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR), is possibly the world's biggest river research expedition ever, covering the entire river stretch from Germany to the Danube Delta.

The findings of the survey, which indicate that the Danube and its tributaries are becoming cleaner as the cooperation among Danube countries to reduce pollution is bringing positive results, will be announced at the press briefing.

Speakers:

Philip Weller
Executive Secretary, ICPDR

Igor Liska
Project Manager of the Joint Danube Survey, ICPDR

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Journalists are required to register for the conference.
Please complete the form below to register on arrival. Journalist identification will be required.

For further information, contact:

Paul Csagoly
International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR)
Telephone: (+43-1) 26060-4373
Mobile: (+43-676) 845 200 290
 Email: paul.csagoly@unvienna.org
Website: www.icpdr.org