During a meeting of the Supervisory Committee for the RE-MAP project (Restoring Ecosystems to Prevent Marine Pollution), the action plan for 2026 was approved. The project aims to restore degraded natural ecosystems in the Dniester River basin using nature-based solutions.
According to a statement from the Ministry of the Environment, plans call for the restoration of 1,800 hectares of land in the State Forest Fund, as well as the afforestation and rehabilitation of an additional 500 hectares of land managed by local authorities.
In addition, forest-pasture management plans will be developed for an area of approximately 10,300 hectares, of which 100 hectares will undergo restoration work. Another 575 hectares of wetlands are expected to be restored as part of the project.
Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder stated that the priority remains accelerating the project’s implementation and carrying out concrete measures with measurable results. According to him, the restoration of ecosystems in the Dniester River basin is viewed as one of the key measures for conserving biodiversity and increasing the resilience of natural areas to droughts, extreme temperatures, and other consequences of climate change.
In the next phase, experts will assess the selected areas, after which preparations will begin for reforestation, afforestation, and the restoration of other natural ecosystems.
The project is expected to help improve the condition of natural resources in the Dniester River basin and preserve the ecosystems on which local communities depend.
