Cooperation between the nine states in the Rhine watershed: A Journey from Source to Sea: Episode 2

900km into the journey, Hannah meets Marc Daniel Heintz, the Head of Secretariat at the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR) based in Koblenz, Germany. In this episode, they discuss how the ICPR facilitates cooperation between the nine states in the Rhine watershed and how fish migration demonstrates the connection between river health and ocean health.

In September 2024, Hannah Muir, a marine researcher set off on a journey cycling down the Rhine River, to learn from locals about their connection to the river and about how they’re helping to restore and protect their water system. Hannah’s goal was to learn about how positive actions on the river can benefit our ocean. Tune into this nine-part series as Hannah interviews experts along the Rhine, exploring what motivates people to protect these systems and to hear about their vision for the river’s future.

This nine-part series showcases some of the people and projects trying to improve the quality of the Rhine River for the benefit of society and nature, exploring the motivations and visions of the people driving this change.

Funded by the David Henderson Inspiring Journey Grant.

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