Sava Commission's role in improving security in south-eastern Europe

Abstract

The International Sava River Basin Commission (ISBRC) or Sava Commission is an international organization that has been established for the purpose of the implementation of the Framework Agreement on the Sava River Basin (FASRB) to reach the following goals: establishment of an international regime of navigation on the Sava River, establishment of sustainable water management and undertaking of measures to prevent or limit hazards and hazard related consequences, including those from floods, ice hazards, droughts and accidents involving hazardous substances. In the civil security area the ISRBC activities are mostly related to the information and data exchange between the Parties, including activities aimed at creating basis for implementing the EU Floods Directive. The area of the ISRBC work primarily includes prevention and preparedness aspects of the crisis cycle management.