Dniester Pollution Fallout: Moldova is documenting the spring petroleum spill on the Dniester and preparing a case for international courts to seek damages from Russia, with the Environment Minister putting current damage estimates at over 455.5 million lei and warning the figure could rise as more data is gathered; authorities also say no new oil slicks were found near Vadul lui Vodă, while absorbent barriers remain in place. Biodiversity Protection: Scientists have drafted proposals for the 4th edition of Moldova’s Red Book after two years of research, including possible removal of about 20 plant and fungal species from the previous edition and adding roughly 70 new threatened species. World Environment Day: President Maia Sandu urged action to protect forests, waters, and soils as climate change and extreme weather keep stressing nature’s role in daily life. Circular Economy Push: With EU support, five Moldovan waste management companies will expand recycling and treatment capacity, backed by equipment and technical assistance aimed at cutting environmental impact. EU-Moldova Investment Conference: At the Chisinau event, the EU announced up to €641 million for energy, digital infrastructure, education, and sustainable agriculture, while Moldova also launched a post-disaster needs assessment process after the Dniester crisis to strengthen long-term resilience.