Water & Drought Watch: Moldova and Ukraine agreed on direct, permanent communication to monitor Dniester River flow and protect drinking-water supply, after drought-driven drops in the Novodnistrovsk reservoir; the Dniester Commission also ordered reduced discharges for two weeks (100 to 85 m³/s) while authorities monitor intake stations around Chisinau. Hydrology Alert & Energy Ripple: Moldova’s government declared energy and hydrological alerts amid low water levels and diesel shortages; officials say electricity supply remains stable, but regional power disruptions tied to low Danube/Dniester conditions could affect prices. Heat & Fire Risk: A yellow fire danger warning is in force in Moldova until August 7 due to high temperatures and lack of precipitation, with guidance to avoid open fire and burning residues. EU Water Investment: Moldova approved talks with the EBRD on a €130m Sustainable Water Supply project to rehabilitate irrigation systems and expand irrigated areas by about 6,900 hectares, aiming to boost farm resilience to climate change. Local Climate Action: The waste sorting line in Chisinau is ready for installation, supporting better recycling infrastructure. Romania Partnership: PM Vasile Tofan’s first official visit to Bucharest focused on joint projects in energy, transport, infrastructure and environment, including investment plans tied to EU integration.