Water & Ecosystems: The Dniester Commission talks between Moldova and Ukraine on Novodnistrovsk reservoir releases ended without agreement. Ukraine proposed cutting releases to match inflow (~22 m³/s), but Moldova rejected it because downstream flow is currently ~60 m³/s—warning that a sharp drop would hit water supply and aquatic life. Hydrology Update: Separate reporting says the reservoir is falling fast: inflow averaged ~22.7 m³/s in Sept 1–13 while discharges stayed at ~60 m³/s, with the lake level down about 45 cm in two weeks. Local Governance & Climate Resilience: President Maia Sandu pushed for stronger local governments to deliver results on water, sewage, roads and other services, linking community capacity to climate-change and security risks. EU Integration at Local Level: Moldova hosted the first Joint Consultative Committee meeting with the EU Committee of the Regions, with mayors and district leaders discussing how EU integration should translate into better public services. Business Deregulation: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met employers and farmers on reducing bureaucracy and simplifying procedures, while also discussing financing and debt restructuring for agriculture. Circular Economy Benchmark: A new global recycling/circularity ranking puts Singapore top, highlighting how waste systems and recycling rates can differ sharply by sector. EU/UN Support Priorities: Moldova’s UN coordination meeting focused on directing support to water resilience to drought, energy security, and coping with war impacts.