Flood Risk & Preparedness: Parliament speaker Igor Grosu urged mayors to unclog drainage channels now as yellow/orange warnings run June 11–12, while the National Crisis Management Center ordered inspections of dams, dikes and reservoirs and readiness checks across ministries and localities. Water Infrastructure & Resilience: In Briceni district, about 1,900 hectares will be connected to a modernized irrigation network after rehabilitation and interconnection of three systems under the World Bank’s AGGRI project, including new pumping stations and reservoir works. Dam Safety Update: Rehabilitation at the Costești–Stanca dam is progressing fast, with piezometric monitoring works 60% done and dam slabs plus intake equipment restoration planned to boost safety and flood protection. Energy Storage in Action: Moldova’s grid balancing used hybrid solar-plus-storage plants for the first time, with Rădănești and Neguren temporarily reducing output to stabilize supply. Urban Nature & Biodiversity: A workshop on biodiversity conservation in cities highlighted green infrastructure—parks, urban forests, rivers and ponds—as protection against heat waves, heavy rain, drought and air pollution. Dniester Pollution Claims: MP Vasile Costiuc accused authorities of hiding discharges on the Nistru River; Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder said filters remain and washed-away residues explain new spots. Recycling Push: Moldova collected about 300 tons of used appliances via the EcoVoucher recycling programme, and more circular-economy support is planned through grants. EU/Black Sea Cooperation: Moldova hosted Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin monitoring work and launched talks for the 2028–2034 programme, focused on sustainable development and cross-border resilience. Energy Security in Washington: A U.S. bill—the POWER Moldova Act—was introduced to strengthen Moldova’s energy sustainability, monitoring and renewable expertise exchange. Climate Context: Copernicus reported May 2026 as the second-warmest on record globally, with Europe seeing early heat extremes and contrasting rainfall, including flooding affecting parts of Moldova.