The European Union, through the EU4ClimateResilience initiative, will help Moldova align its national framework with EU environmental policies and support local climate adaptation projects. These efforts aim to safeguard the well-being of the population and Moldova’s ecosystems, stated the Head of Team at the EU Delegation during a conference in Chisinau.
Julda Kielyte emphasized the availability of numerous local development funds and highlighted the importance of raising awareness about these opportunities: “Communities can benefit greatly from them. The main challenge is to design projects that rural communities can carry out quickly and that deliver clear, measurable results,” the EU official noted, as reported by IPN.md.
“We agreed with the Government to implement ambitious reforms over the next three years, including in the area of green transition,” Kielyte added.
At the event, Environment Minister Sergiu Lazarencu announced that Moldova will become eligible for EU pre-accession funds starting January 1, 2028. “To qualify for support, projects must include climate, environmental, or pollution-related components. I urge everyone to develop energy and climate plans that will help us access European funding,” he stated.
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Minister Lazarencu underlined the visible nature of climate change: “The increasing frequency of extreme phenomena such as droughts and storms highlights the vital role of local public authorities. While central institutions design policies, effective implementation depends on partnerships with municipalities,” he stressed.
“This event offers a chance to deepen the dialogue, exchange experiences, and shape Moldova’s European path together,” said Eva Kracht, Director General for International and European Policies at Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety.
EU4ClimateResilience supports ecological transition, promotes decarbonization, strengthens energy security, and increases climate resilience across the Eastern Partnership countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine). The European Union and Germany’s Federal Ministry for the Environment fund the project together, while GIZ and the OECD jointly implement it.