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On Wednesday, the Romanian government announced that it would begin shutting down its only nuclear power plant on Thursday after water levels in the Danube fell to a record low this week and attempts to prevent a complete shutdown failed. This will be the first shutdown of the plant since the drought of 2003.
The government has approved the National Program for Natural Disaster Risk Reduction for 2026–2030, which outlines measures to prevent and mitigate risks associated with hydrometeorological phenomena (drought, flooding, hail, torrential rains) and other hazardous natural phenomena.
Today, as part of projects by the Energy Efficiency Fund in Moldova’s Residential Sector (FEERM), the first seven contracts for construction work were signed for high-rise buildings in Chisinau, Hincesti, Ialoveni, and Balti. Work is already underway in four buildings, and will begin in the other three shortly.
The owners of 25 high-rise buildings in the municipalities of Chisinau and Balti, as well as in the districts of Drochia, Soroca, Florești, and Orhei, have received their energy audit reports. They will be able to take advantage of energy-saving investments through the Moldova Residential Energy Efficiency Fund (FEERM).
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Amazon, one of the world’s largest technology companies, is developing a large data center in West Texas designed to handle AI workloads, which will be powered by its own gas-fired generation facilities with a capacity of up to 7.65 GW.
Water discharge from the Dniester Hydroelectric Power Plant downstream on the Dniester River will be reduced to 75 cubic meters per second. This decision was made today by the Moldovan-Ukrainian Commission on the Dniester. The decision is in effect until the end of August.
Moldova will align its environmental goals with economic sustainability. The Biodiversity Expenditure Review (BER), conducted in Moldova with support from UNDP Moldova and the Global Environment Facility, assesses public, external, and private financial flows directed toward nature conservation.
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the rise in prices in July was driven by a 3.4% increase in the cereal price index compared to the previous month. Wheat prices rose particularly sharply—by 5.8%. This was due to concerns about disruptions to exports from the Black Sea and damage caused by heat waves in key agricultural regions.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry organized consultations on the Strategic Program for the Development of Aquaculture for 2026–2030 (PSSA) with the participation of representatives from associations in the fish and aquaculture production and processing sectors.
New requirements from the executive branch regarding wastewater treatment and discharge, recently aligned with EU regulations, have drawn sharp criticism from the business community. The National Confederation of Employers of the Republic of Moldova (CNPM) has expressed the official position of employers, calling the deadlines and standards for wastewater collection and treatment proposed by the government unrealistic.
An energy-saving campaign has kicked off in Moldova. Government agencies are collectively setting an example of frugality: they are turning off decorative lighting, hot water, and unnecessary lighting, and recommending that employees take the stairs instead of elevators and use only those electrical appliances that are absolutely essential.
Water levels on the Rhine—one of Europe’s major transportation corridors—have dropped to a record low.
Winemakers in southeastern France are facing a new threat in the wake of massive wildfires: even the grapes that survived may be unsuitable for winemaking due to what is known as a “smoky aftertaste.” Producers fear that the aftermath of the fires will cause the industry no less damage than the fires themselves.
The extreme heat in Europe is already having a direct impact on the economy. The main losses stem from several factors: lower crop yields, increased strain on power grids, and higher logistics costs.
The Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is implementing the project “Sustainable Communities Through Women’s Empowerment.” The government has approved the signing of a cooperation agreement between the organizations.
Electricity consumption in the Republic of Moldova did not decrease but actually increased the day after the authorities called on residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce their consumption during peak hours.
The Moldovan government has granted permission to build a 30-MW solar power plant and a 60-MWh energy storage system in the city of Vadul-lui-Vodă.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu urged citizens to use water and electricity wisely, warning that the drought and abnormally high temperatures in the region have exacerbated the resource crisis and increased risks to the country’s energy system.
Products with elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be permitted for use in the restoration of buildings and vehicles of historical and cultural significance, subject to specific regulated exemptions.
