Severe Weather Watch: Moldova’s Crisis Management Center says Tuesday’s heavy rains caused no major flooding, after dikes on the Ichel River were reinforced; rescuers still handled 32 risk situations, mainly fallen trees and flooded cellars, under a Yellow Code warning. Energy Security: The Energy Community’s 2026 Gas Storage Report finds improving gas security across South East and Eastern Europe; Moldova, without underground storage, is highlighted for its two-layer approach using emergency stocks and access to gas stored abroad. Climate Policy: Moldova is preparing a new climate program through 2032 with support from the Green Climate Fund, with priorities including forests, waste, decarbonization, pollution prevention, water management, and a “Moldova Green Shield” plan for semi-arid southern areas. Biodiversity Update: Work on the “Red Book” of Moldova’s fourth edition is completed, alongside a seminar stressing forest restoration nurseries, mixed plantations, ecological corridors, and risks like fragmentation and fires. Energy Efficiency Rules: Moldova aligns ecodesign requirements with EU standards, tightening rules for household tumble dryers, fans, space heaters, and standby power to cut energy use and “phantom” consumption. Agriculture & Resilience: The government approved a 2026–2030 agricultural policy strategy with multi-year subsidies, while a new MAME 2 project budget of 750 million lei is set to boost machinery access and climate-adapted production.