Moldova PM outlines climate resilience plans at COP31

The Prime Minister of Moldova delivered a COP31 speech outlining Moldova’s climate, energy, and adaptation priorities, including grid interconnection, afforestation, and emissions cuts.

• The speech said Moldova is increasing renewable electricity from about 3% six years ago to nearly 30% today, and that a Turkish company will build a new power line between Balti and Suceava to strengthen access to the European electricity market.
• It also said Moldova plans to plant and rehabilitate about 145,000 hectares of forest by 2032 under the National Afforestation Programme, and has committed under the Paris Agreement to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2035 versus 1990 levels.