The Republic of Moldova has adopted a series of strategic documents aiming to strengthen its capacity to prevent and address the climate change risks. This is particularly relevant, given that our country is one of the most vulnerable states in Europe to climate change, being especially prone to floods and droughts.

At the same time, key sectors most affected by climate change have planned interventions to enhance their resilience. The State Hydrometeorological Service has developed its capabilities to ensure more effective monitoring of weather conditions and climate phenomena. These are some of the results of the project "Advancing Moldova’s National Climate Change Adaptation Planning (Phase 2)”. The initiative was carried out from 2020 to 2025, financed by the Green Climate Fund, and implemented by UNDP Moldova.

With the support of the project, the National Climate Change Adaptation Programme until 2030 and its Action Plan have been developed and approved. The document outlines specific interventions in six key sectors: agriculture, health, transport, energy, water, and forestry.

Another significant document developed with the project’s support is the National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy for the period 2024-2030. This strategy contributes to reducing losses caused by disasters, enhancing community resilience and protecting the environment while ensuring a better integration of the Republic of Moldova into international disaster risk management initiatives.

Additionally, with the project's support, 13 communities, including 12 district centers, have been assisted in developing and adopting Climate Change Adaptation Plans. These documents reflect the specific needs of each community and outlines concrete measures to overcome the effects of climate change and the risks associated with natural disasters.

"We are glad that through this project we have been able to translate national strategies into concrete actions at the community level, where vulnerabilities are most acute and where resilience building shall begin. At the same time, we have analyzed how climate change disproportionately affects the country’s population, particularly women, older people, children, and persons with disabilities. Only by taking these aspects into account, the Republic of Moldova can create a national adaptation system that is both responsive and sustainable," stated Seher Ariner, Deputy Resident Representative of UNDP to the Republic of Moldova.

The Secretary of State within the Ministry of Environment, Aliona Rusnac, emphasized the Republic of Moldova's commitments to addressing challenges of climate change and to implement effective measures in this regard. "Adaptation to climate change is no longer a choice; it has become a necessity. The government is taking significant actions in this regard and the national adaptation process is viewed as a fundamental approach that contributes to identifying viable solutions for the issues caused by climate change. The project has assisted Moldova in becoming a country better prepared to manage the challenges of climate change by implementing effective solutions at local, national, and regional levels."

The project "Advancing Moldova’s National Climate Change Adaptation Planning (Phase 2)" has contributed to strengthening the capacities of the State Hydrometeorological Service. Following the approval of the Meteorological and Hydrological Activity Law, developed with the project's support, a set of standards and regulations has been established to ensure more effective monitoring of weather conditions and climate phenomena.

Additionally, to better inform authorities, the private sector, and citizens about climate risks and weather conditions, the State Hydrometeorological Service will manage the national climate information portal — clima.gov.md — a unique platform that brings together all available climate services and products in the country. This multifunctional portal provides public authorities, specialists, and citizens with a solid and accessible base of information about the climate, enabling everyone to contribute more effectively to local and national adaptation efforts.