Green transformation of Moldova: Time is now

The Environmental degradation is posing a major threat to Moldova’s development agenda. The country remains highly exposed to environmental issues, mostly because of its high dependence on the agricultural sector and the scarcity and overexploitation of natural resources in the country. The economic cost of environmental degradation and climate change is considerable. In addition, water and air pollution have significant health impacts. The limited capacity of the environment sector to make the case for the environment and to link it with development, means that environmental protection is still not seen as a priority and is severely underfinanced. The environment is also not perceived to be an important driver of growth. There is a need to further highlight the benefits of environmental protection, as well as the links between economic development and environmental management.