Biodiesel Demand Shift: Moldova’s vegetable oil market is being reshaped by Europe’s growing need for biodiesel, with analysts increasingly listing Moldova among major rapeseed suppliers to the EU. Waste & Recycling Upgrade: Moldova is moving toward EU-standard separate collection, sorting, composting and modern landfill closure, aiming to eliminate unauthorized dumps nationwide. Forest Inventory: Moldova launches its first-ever national forest inventory process to build a clearer baseline for forest management. Maritime Safety & Pollution Control: Parliament adopted laws for Moldova to join two key IMO conventions on shipwreck removal and safe, environmentally sound ship recycling. Energy Storage Rules: MPs voted in first reading to simplify installation of electric energy storage systems by cutting bureaucracy and clarifying procedures tied to renewable energy. Public Sector Pay Reform: Moldova plans salary increases for about 170,000 public employees (10–30%) and changes to vacation and military-related retirement rules. EU Corridor Funding: The EU allocated €3.8bn for the Black Sea–Aegean transport corridor, with links that can connect to Moldova and support trade and security. Green Finance for SMEs: The EBRD is studying how to expand access to “green” certification and green financing for Moldovan SMEs.