These are the main findings of the Green Transition Public Opinion Barometer. It was presented today as part of the World Recycling Day event.
The presentation was attended by representatives of central government, business, development partners and civil society.
The study notes an increase – up to 55% – in environmental awareness among the population. However, respondents recognize that this information is often superficial. Moreover, although citizens are open to environmental practices, 47% use a personal car on a daily basis, while only a third choose alternative or environmentally friendly transportation.
In this context, the authorities reiterated the importance of coordinated efforts for a paradigm shift in behavior.
“We are moving towards a system of extended producer responsibility (REP) in which waste is not only the responsibility of local authorities,” said Grigore Stratulat, state secretary at the Ministry of Environment. – In it, both producers and importers become players. They take responsibility for the products they put on the market.”
The event also included an assessment of solid waste management, as well as an analysis of how the private sector is implementing new environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
Moldovan companies are adapting to the requirements of the European market, and in this sense “green transition” becomes not only an environmental obligation, but also a criterion for competitiveness and attracting investments.
The Barometer presentation took place within the framework of the project “Promoting Green Transition in Moldova”. The initiative is financed by the European Union and implemented by UNDP.
