News about Green economy
More than 900 roe deer and 500 red deer will be hunted in Moldova. Hunting will take place in 82 of the country’s 191 forest areas. This is provided for in a decision by the Ministry of the Environment—among other measures to protect wildlife during the 2026–2027 hunting season.
The first phase of the National Forest Inventory will be conducted between 2026 and 2030 and represents an important step toward more equitable, transparent, and responsible forest management in the Republic of Moldova.
Today, June 17, Moldova, like many countries around the world, is observing the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
Riyadh has suspended funding for The Line project until at least 2030. The project is part of the NEOM mega-program and involves the construction of a 170-kilometer-long city-structure in the form of a single building, which is to stretch across the desert in northwestern Saudi Arabia.
Between 2024 and 2027, 1.4 billion lei will be mobilized through the Moldovan Residential Energy Efficiency Fund (FEERM) to improve the energy efficiency of housing.
The Ministry of the Environment organized a second training session on environmental responsibility, focusing on the application of new rules for identifying, assessing, preventing, and remedying environmental damage.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup could be one of the biggest drivers of growth for the textile recycling market. Already, about 75% of the national team uniforms prepared for the tournament are made entirely or partially from recycled polyester produced from textile waste.
The seminar “Aspects of Sustainable Management of Forest and Pasture Resources in the Republic of Moldova,” organized by the Institute for Forestry Research and Development (ICAS), focused on improving natural resource management at the local level.
Thousands of people continue to protest in Albania’s capital and several coastal areas against the large-scale construction of a luxury tourist complex on the Adriatic coast. The project is linked to an investment firm affiliated with Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.
A powerful El Niño event has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Meteorologists warn that there is a high probability that the intensity of this event could reach historic highs and exacerbate extreme weather conditions around the world.
The world is losing its forests at an alarming rate. What’s more, forests are being cut down rapidly both in countries where they are abundant and in countries where forest cover accounts for a relatively small portion of the land area.
The National LEADER Network for Rural Development of the Republic of Moldova (RNDRL) announces the launch of a new phase of the national “Ecotourism Compass” program. The initiative is aimed at training small entrepreneurs in rural areas who seek to develop sustainable, innovative tourism services linked to the natural environment, culture, and traditions of local communities.
The Republic of Moldova ranks among the European countries with the lowest levels of forest cover, according to a ranking based on World Bank data. Forests cover only 12% of the country’s territory, placing the Republic of Moldova 37th out of 41 European countries.
The world’s first farm to produce meat without slaughtering animals has opened in the Netherlands. Instead of barns, the farm uses bioreactors—special systems in which a small sample of cells is grown into a whole piece of muscle tissue.
Cities and towns in Moldova must take nature conservation into account when planning their development, as green spaces, forests, water bodies, and other natural features serve as tools for adapting to climate change.
The Republic of Moldova has activated electricity balancing services for the first time using new hybrid solar power plants equipped with energy storage systems.
The government has decided to undertake a “major reorganization of the Ministry of the Environment, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity in the context of the Republic of Moldova’s accession to the European Union and the implementation of national strategic policies.”
The government is introducing mandatory financial guarantees for companies posing a high environmental risk. This will allow for the compensation of environmental damage at the expense of businesses, without placing a burden on the national budget.
Finland is the most forested country in Europe: forests cover nearly three-quarters of its territory. At the same time, Iceland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom are among the countries with the lowest percentage of forest cover in Europe.
Upon his return from Azerbaijan, Moldovan Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu stated that the country plays a crucial role in ensuring the energy security of the European market.
