EU Accession Talks: Ukraine and Moldova kick off substantive EU membership negotiations in Luxembourg on June 15, starting with the Fundamentals cluster on democracy, values, and the rule of law—opening the door to later talks including the Green Agenda and environment chapters. Flood Preparedness: Moldova’s National Crisis Management Center orders flood-prevention steps as heavy showers loom, while Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu urges mayors to unclog drainage channels now to avoid bigger damage later. Water & Resilience Infrastructure: Work is advancing on the Costești–Stanca dam rehabilitation, and a World Bank-backed irrigation upgrade will connect about 1,900 hectares in northern Briceni to modernized systems. Energy Transition: Moldova’s grid balancing gets a boost as solar plants in Rădănești and Neguren use storage-linked balancing services for the first time; meanwhile, Moldova and UNDP expand cooperation on energy modernization and efficiency programs. Urban Nature: A workshop highlights green infrastructure in cities—parks, rivers, and urban forests—to cut heat, heavy-rain, drought, and air-pollution impacts. Circular Economy & Recycling: Moldova’s EcoVoucher push collected 300+ tons of used appliances for recycling, and funding is set for circular-economy projects. Biodiversity & Learning: Moldova also trains environmental NGOs in resolving conflicts, while a Rivne schoolgirl’s award-winning art spotlights the damage from illegal amber mining.