News about Green economy

This morning, photos and videos of the Byk River appeared on social media, showing that the waters of the Bîc River, which flows through the capital, have become murky along its entire length.

Starting in 2027, plastic manufacturers will be required to gradually reduce the supply on the market. The supply must decrease by 5% each year. That is, by 5% in 2028, by 10% in 2029, by 15% in 2030, and by 20% in 2031.

The heat that accompanied the World Cup in the United States brought to light the issue of whether sports infrastructure is prepared for climate change. After the tournament, experts urged stadium owners to move away from relying on air conditioning and focus on modernizing the venues to make them safer for players and fans.

By 2030, Moldova plans to recycle at least 50% of its municipal waste; by 2035, 55%; by 2040, 60%; and by 2045, 65%. A separate target has been set for construction waste: at least 70% reuse by 2035.

The main threat to the climate during the World Cup comes not from the stadiums, but from the fans themselves. According to estimates by scientists at the University of Cambridge, the travel of millions of spectators to the 2026 World Cup matches will result in greenhouse gas emissions comparable to the annual emissions of an entire country.

White House Chief Donald Trump accused Canada of failing to clean up litter in its forests, which, in his view, is causing air pollution in the United States, and therefore threatened Canada with higher customs duties.

With financial support from Sweden and Norway, UNDP, in partnership with the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development (ODA), Moldovan business incubators will receive targeted investments totaling $386,000 to improve energy efficiency.

It is proposed to completely ban plastic cutlery, plates, straws, and drink stirrers, cotton swabs, balloon sticks, food containers, cups, and beverage containers, as well as funeral wreaths and funeral accessories.

Carolina Novak, State Secretary at the Ministry of Energy, and Nicolae Magdil, Head of the Directorate for Renewable Energy and Green Mobility, held a meeting with representatives of the Japanese company SDG Impact Japan, which specializes in creating and developing new businesses aimed at addressing sustainable development challenges.

The RE-MAP project, which aims to restore forests, pastures, and wetlands in the Dniester River basin, has entered the implementation phase. The Steering Committee has approved the 2026 work plan, which covers 15 districts in Moldova.

Energy consumption for air conditioning in Europe is growing rapidly. Moldova ranks second in terms of growth rate.

Another street in Chisinau is set to be renovated. Repair work has begun on Florilor Street in the capital’s Riscani sector, according to the Chisinau City Hall.

Starting September 1, public transportation in Bălți will be free for all passengers on Wednesdays. This was announced by Mayor Alexandr Petkov.

Extreme heat is becoming a new economic challenge for producers of Parmigiano-Reggiano—one of the most recognizable symbols of Italian exports. In Emilia-Romagna, where the famous cheese is produced, farmers and processors are forced to increase spending on cooling livestock and storing products in an effort to preserve the quality of a cheese with a history spanning more than 800 years.

In light of the increasing number of incidents in which wild boars have caused damage to agricultural land in Moldova, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Industry (MAIA) recommends that farmers take preventive measures and “immediately notify the authorities of any damage caused”.

A landfill in the town of Porumbeni, in the Criuleni District, became the subject of an investigation after environmental activists published photos showing hazardous medical waste, large amounts of plastic, and hundreds of Romanian driver’s licenses dumped at the site.

A French court has issued a temporary injunction against the online retailer Shein, prohibiting it from selling products in European Union countries that feature an image that may infringe on Lacoste’s well-known crocodile trademark.

The water level situation on the Dniester is rapidly shifting from the “concern” stage to the “alert” stage. Today, the water level in the Dniester Reservoir stands at 113.74 meters and continues to drop at a rate of approximately 6 cm per day.

SpecialEurasia, an independent consulting firm, assessed the situation in the Republic of Moldova and prepared a SWOT analysis and a forecast for the next three years.

Manufacturers will be held responsible for managing the textile waste generated as a result of their sale of such products on the market.