Moldova is approaching a defining moment on its European Union accession path. With EU negotiations intensifying around environment, climate, agriculture, rural development, transport and energy alignment, SEI – with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) – launched its Moldova national assessment report in Chisinau on 10 June 2025 under the Green Agenda project.
The newly released National Comprehensive Green Transition Assessment Report benchmarks Moldova’s progress towards the green economy and EU alignment, measuring achievements and roadblocks in climate action, energy, buildings, industry, pollution, agriculture, transport, and biodiversity. Each sectoral chapter assesses strategic goals Moldova has set for itself, current status and trends in environmental performance, and major policy roadblocks and enablers, ultimately ranking Moldova’s readiness from little to significant progress.
The report also spotlights how finance, research and development, digitalization, and just transition policies can accelerate sustainable, competitive and resilient economic growth in Moldova.
Thomas Alveteg, First Secretary, Deputy Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden, Moldova (left), and Franciska Kirkegaard Flugt, Programme Officer for Green Transition and Environment, Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of Moldova (right)
Tatiana Gumene / Green Agenda Moldova
The Green Transition report shows that Moldova is making steady progress on the Green Agenda – a key area in Moldova’s path towards EU membership. Green transition is a complex process the engages many parts of society. The Swedish experience shows that implementing good environmental polices has a direct impact in improving peoples' living standards, driving innovation in cleaner technology and private sector competitiveness. Sweden is committed to continue supporting Moldova’s green transition agenda and its paths towards EU membership.
Thomas Alveteg, First Secretary, Deputy Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Sweden, Moldova
Moldova commits to reducing emissions by over 70% by 2030, exceeding the EU average. Yet with climate-driven disasters already costing the country 1.3% of its GDP each year, adaptation must rapidly catch up with ambition if Moldova wants to make its green leap a reality. The report suggests that sustained support from international partners – technical assistance, blended finance, and knowledge exchange – is crucial.
Launch of the SEI Green Agenda Moldova Project’s Green Transition Assessment in Chisinau
Tatiana Gumene / Green Agenda Moldova
The Economic Growth Plan of the Republic of Moldova, recently launched, places the green and digital transitions at the core of the structural transformation of our national economy. One of the strategic pillars of this vision is to attract foreign investment and to capitalize on available domestic financial resources by developing alternative financial instruments and expanding green lending mechanisms for local businesses – all within a predictable, transparent framework aligned with EU standards. The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization will continue to play a key role in this process by advancing public policies that support a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for the Republic of Moldova.
Natalia Selevestru, State Secretary at the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization of the Republic of Moldova
Against the backdrop of regional instability, Moldova’s commitment to sustainability is about more than fighting climate change. It is a foundation for energy security, technological modernization and the resilience needed for both economic growth and EU membership. As Green Agenda Senior Adviser Lauri Tammiste notes, “Moldova’s pursuit of a green transformation is about much more than climate action – it is a geopolitical choice and a commitment to European aspiration at a pivotal moment.”
Green Agenda Senior Adviser Lauri Tammiste
Tatiana Gumene / Green Agenda Moldova
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Other publication / This report benchmarks Moldova’s progress toward a green economy and EU alignment, assessing achievements and roadblocks in relevant sectors.
Perspective / Lauri Tammiste argues that Moldova’s pro-EU mandate must now translate into real progress through energy, climate and governance reforms.
Feature / A new study from ACT Global and SEI offers key insights into public perceptions of Moldova’s green transition, providing valuable guidance for policymakers.
