Water & Energy Emergency: Moldova’s parliament approved a 60-day state of emergency for the energy and hydrological sectors, as Dniester and Prut river inflows fall sharply and energy costs keep rising, with possible limits on non-essential water use if the situation worsens. Renewables Permits Reform: Lawmakers moved to simplify approvals for renewable energy projects, setting maximum deadlines and creating “acceleration areas” and grid/storage siting plans, while explicitly excluding zones where projects could harm conservation goals. Energy Communities Rules: A separate draft law would clarify how “energy communities” can be formed and registered, defining founders, documents, and nonprofit rules aimed at local environmental, economic, or social benefits. Organic Agriculture Push: Moldova hosted a Southeast European Conference on Organic Markets, focusing on access to the EU single market and how green farming can drive growth. Medicinal Plants Research: Scientists from Moldova, Romania, Italy, and Poland met in Chișinău to discuss medicinal plant biotechnology and new ways to develop plant-based pharmaceutical products. Public Consultation Portal: EcoContact launched a dedicated section on draft environmental decisions, making it easier to track government proposals open for public input. Transnistria Talks: Chisinau and Tiraspol met in Tiraspol on reintegration, with attention on social and economic convergence and human rights. EU Path Support: Slovakia’s ambassador reiterated that Moldova can complete EU accession by 2030, stressing reform quality and consistency. USM Anniversary: Moldova State University marked 80 years, with President Maia Sandu highlighting universities’ role in training independent thinkers.