Dniester Water Watch: Moldova’s Environment Minister Gheorghe Hajder postponed the Dniester Commission emergency meeting to Monday, Sept 14, to reassess basin conditions and hydrological forecasts after drought-linked reservoir discharge dropped from 100 to 60 cubic meters per second—raising water-supply concerns for consumers. Biodiversity & Local Livelihoods: EcoContact and the Environment Ministry, with Sweden support, launched autumn Local Environmental Platforms training in Hîncești on beekeeping rules and sanitation service planning, helping local authorities apply new regulations on apiary location and public sanitation. EU Integration & Aviation: Moldova is preparing its civil aviation sector for Single European Sky requirements, aiming for more efficient air traffic management and sustainable development, with the new rules set to enter into force by Dec 31, 2028. Child Protection Reform: A new EU-funded cross-border programme (Moldova–Romania) will support the shift from institutional care to community- and family-based services, training 177 specialists and targeting children at risk of separation. Energy Resilience: The government approved a 2026–2027 heating season action plan with 52 measures and scenarios to keep electricity, gas, heat and fuel supplies stable during winter amid drought and regional energy volatility. Agriculture Under Pressure: Farmers’ group “Forța Fermierilor” warned it may stage massive protests if VAT on cereals and oilseeds rises under the 2027 fiscal policy, arguing drought and market shocks already strain the sector.