Water Crisis Watch: Moldova’s Dniester situation keeps worsening, with the Novodnistrovsk reservoir still far from recovery and authorities preparing reserve wells and crisis steps as flows remain dangerously low. Nuclear & Drought Ripple Effects: Romania shut down its last operational reactor at Cernavodă after record-low Danube levels threatened cooling water, a stark reminder that drought is hitting energy systems too. Parliament & EU Alignment: Parliament’s extraordinary session (20–26 Aug) will review 37 draft acts, including EU-labeled reforms touching environmental protection and infrastructure. Transnistria Economic Integration: OSCE-facilitated working groups in Chisinau discussed uniform customs, tax and environmental rules across Moldova, alongside VAT/excise steps tied to EU steel import quotas. Local Environment Projects: Braniște commune (Râșcani) is improving safe water and waste management, rehabilitating wells and springs and adding separate plastic collection with Sweden-backed support. Energy Affordability: President Maia Sandu says winter energy compensation will continue, prioritizing low-income households, with the final scope depending on budget and partner funding. Biodiversity & Illicit Fishing: A WWF report highlights sturgeon poaching risks in the lower Danube, where illegal caviar demand and habitat pressures keep the threat alive. Governance & Climate Planning: Moldova is praised in an Energy Community assessment for strong energy-climate management and progress on renewables, while noting more work is needed to integrate clean power.