Water & Drought Watch: Moldova’s environment ministry says the Dniester’s flow will be reduced to protect drinking-water supply and conserve reserves until autumn rains refill them, after the Dniester Commission failed to agree on release volumes. Forest & Timber Controls: The environment minister pushed back on criticism of stricter firewood origin checks, saying inspectors must verify documents to stop illegal logging and keep forest funding flowing back into replanting and care. Energy Communities: Government approved a draft law creating a dedicated legal form for energy communities, so citizens, local authorities and businesses can jointly produce, consume, store and manage energy, including renewables. District Heating Modernization: Chisinau and Balti district heating upgrades are set to become national public utility projects, aiming to break a legal deadlock affecting modernization in thousands of apartment buildings. Energy Efficiency Audit: A Court of Accounts report says public building efficiency investments topped €348m (2019–2025) but warns there’s no unified system to track long-term savings and impact. Health & Mobility: European Mobility Week runs Sept 16–22, with Moldova’s public health agency urging walking, cycling and public transport to cut pollution exposure and boost daily activity. Local Governance: President Maia Sandu highlighted voluntary local amalgamation as a way to fund and deliver basics like water, sewage and roads—so EU integration shows up in everyday services.