The document summarizes public participation approaches for the Danube River Basin. It outlines how the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) facilitates public participation in its management of the basin according to the EU Water Framework Directive. Key activities discussed include stakeholder workshops and forums, the development of public participation strategies and plans, and the annual Danube Day event to raise public awareness. Lessons learned emphasize that public participation requires a long-term process-based approach with early involvement of stakeholders at multiple levels.