SEI supports Moldova’s green transition to climate neutrality

The event gathered key stakeholders, comprising government representatives, the international community, non-profit organizations, the private sector and academia.

In a message to event attendees, Minister of Environment, Iordanca-Rodica Iordanov, shared, “The Republic of Moldova is strongly committed to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and its goal of keeping global warming within safe levels. In addition to the efforts needed to ensure a transition to green economic development, it is imperative to integrate environmental protection aspects into all areas of socio-economic development. We want to adopt those models of economic growth based on environmentally friendly approaches, where decarbonisation and efficient use of natural resources are the driving forces of the country’s development.”

During the project launch, the European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius, conveyed, “The project aims to support the targeted reforms and build institutional capacities to address socio-economic issues and identify the finances for green transition. The project will also strengthen the steps towards EU membership by supporting alignment and implementation of the EU acquis and that would help bringing Moldova closer to European environmental and economic development standards”.

Veronica Arpintin, State Secretary of Ministry of Economic Development and Digitization underscored that sustainable economic development is one of the important objectives of the EU as well as of the Republic of Moldova. “Through the project launched today, we will work on setting the most efficient path towards a greener economy. We hope to have support in developing the institutional capacity to generate relevant policies. Furthermore, our business sector requires know-how and financial resources, which we aim to diversify. At present, ODA supports entrepreneurs through Investment Stimulus Program 373. However, we need to focus more on the green transition and donor assistance is warmly welcomed,” she added.