News about Green economy

Last year Moldova set a record for commissioning solar power plants, bringing the total capacity to 710 MW.

It is about works on the transshipment station with waste sorting line. At this stage, concreting of the repair shop and car wash, which will service specialized equipment and trucks, has been completed. Additional concrete works are being carried out and the metal structure is being installed.

The process of preparation of the project “Modernization of agricultural machinery and post-harvest equipment” (MAME 2) was discussed by Ludmila Katlabuga, Head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry of MAIA, with the delegation of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Against the background of expensive energy resources, Energy Minister Dorin Jungietu on a business trip to Baku was primarily interested in the construction of large wind farms in Moldova (total capacity of 170 MW) and the integration of energy storage systems (BESS).

The European Commission will organize an information day for the European research ecosystem on March 18, 2026 on the Horizon Europe calls for proposals.

Within the project “Promoting Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova”, implemented by UNDP, Voluntary Waste Collection Centers will be built in Calarasi, Ungheni and Leova. The costs of construction and commissioning of the centers are covered by the European Union. The total cost of investments is estimated at 1.8 million euros.

Since World War II, between 40,000 and 60,000 tons of chemical weapons have fallen to the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Conventional weapons, such as landmines, account for hundreds of thousands of tons more. Both weapons are toxic, but their disposal can be difficult under international law.

From March 2 of this year, Moldovan farmers can apply for participation in the next (fifth) grant competition within the AGGRI project. At this stage, along with livestock farmers, producers from certain segments of fruit production, as well as processors of raw materials, are invited to participate in the competition.

Helsinki is significantly reducing the number of meat dishes in schools and kindergartens. The City Council has decided to halve the use of meat and dairy products in the capital’s food services by 2030.

On February 27, the Brussels authorities announced the launch of an in-depth investigation into the Oltenia energy complex in Romania. The reason was doubts as to whether Bucharest had complied with EU conditions in the process of restructuring the complex or had abused state aid and violated competition rules on the domestic market.

In a tense global order, the struggle for control of energy and mineral resources is increasingly seen as a matter of national security. From Venezuela and Greenland to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Ukraine, competition for strategic resources shapes global power dynamics, alliances and conflicts.

The global market for organic pesticides was estimated by the expert community at $5.3 billion by the end of 2025. By 2033, it is projected to increase to $13.1 billion, with an average annual growth rate of 9.7%.

Operating in China for a year and a half, Lovere’s equipment demonstrates how technology monetizes waste streams, helping to move from a passive approach to recycling to the active participation of people in the processes of the circular economy.

The global luxury resale market is booming, changing the established rules of the game for traditional brands. According to analysts, the second hand segment in the luxury category is growing much faster than the primary market, driven by digitalization, changing consumer habits and a growing interest in sustainable consumption, Logos Press reports.

Thanks to the large-scale renovation works carried out in one of the largest pre-school institutions in ATU Gagauzia, almost 300 children and 36 teachers can now enjoy a modern, safe and energy-efficient educational environment, Logos Press reports.

A Spanish winery from the Rioja Alavesa region is betting on precision agronomy, digital monitoring and microzoning of vineyards, according to Logos Press.

Uzbekistan intends to attract $744 million from international financial institutions for projects in agriculture and water management by the end of 2026, Logos Press reports.

Excessive noise remains one of the most pressing environmental problems in Europe, affecting about 112 million people – that is, about one in five of the continent’s inhabitants, Logos Press reported.

Betis Football Club (Spain) has officially announced the release of a limited edition sports uniform created from organic orange peel fibers, according to Logos Press.

Azerbaijan is actively modernizing its clean energy industry and making significant investments in switching to renewable energy sources, Logos Press reports.