Water & Climate Resilience: Moldova approved a National Program for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026–2030, focusing on better risk maps, modern forecasting and early warning, upgraded monitoring, wetland restoration, soil conservation, and drought-adapted farming. Hydrology Watch: With the Dniester under pressure, the Dniester Commission cut discharge from 85 to 75 cubic meters per second through August to protect drinking-water reserves as the Novodnestrovsk reservoir keeps dropping. Clean Water Upgrade: The government also backed a 2026–2030 Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Development Program (about 598 million lei), aiming to expand safe water and sewerage access and improve service management. Cross-Border Disaster Prevention: A Romania–Moldova INTERREG NEXT project “Natural Disaster Prevention” (over €1.5m) will buy emergency response equipment and install monitoring and early-warning systems in Hîncești and Galați. Urban Mobility: Chisinau joined the CIVITAS European mobility network, with plans to integrate sustainable transport goals into the city’s planning and push cleaner, safer mobility. Agriculture & Markets: Moldova Fruct forecast a stronger 2026 apple harvest and improved quality, but warns that heat (up to +37 to +39°C) and possible hail remain key risks. EU Energy Context: EU coordination says the power system is stable despite heat and drought, but conditions may stay tight, with low water levels affecting generation. Local Economy Rules: From October 1, online purchases from platforms like Temu will be taxed to level the playing field for local businesses facing VAT and customs costs.