Protected Areas & Women: Thirteen women from Moldova’s rural communities and protected areas visited Romania’s Comana Natural Park to learn participatory management, biodiversity-friendly local entrepreneurship, and gender-inclusive planning for nature conservation. Weather & Preparedness: Moldova’s crisis authorities say Tuesday’s heavy rains caused no major flooding after dike reinforcement on the Ichel River; rescuers handled fallen trees and flooded cellars during a Yellow Code warning. Climate Policy Planning: Moldova is preparing a new climate program for 2028–2032 with a focus on reforestation, waste management, decarbonization, pollution prevention, and water management, with support from the Green Climate Fund. Biodiversity Update: Forestry and ecology specialists discussed updating Moldova’s Red Data Book, including nursery roles in forest restoration and risks like fragmentation and forest fires. Energy Security: The Energy Community reports improving gas security across South East and Eastern Europe, noting Moldova’s model for countries without storage via access to gas stored abroad. EU Integration & Local Reform: Moldova’s government pushes local public administration reform as a core part of modernization and the European path, including progress on voluntary mayoralty amalgamation. Tobacco Rules: New restrictions on tobacco and nicotine use in public places take effect June 24, including bans in sports grounds, transport areas, and near public building entrances.