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Towards Green Transformation of the Republic of Moldova - state of play 2021

Integrare europeanăEnergieFriday, 18 February 20222497 views

What cannot be measured, cannot be improved. The green growth indicators provide a reliable and comprehensive set of tools for measuring the environmental footprint of economic activities. They track progress towards greening the economy, provide important insights for public policies and ensure accountability of policy makers. Given an international methodology developed by the OECD, these indicators can ensure comparability among countries. This allows tracking of progress in relation to a set of selected benchmarks, adding analytical value.

The Republic of Moldova (hereafter “Moldova”) recognises on three levels the need to promote the green economy as a precondition for sustainable economic development in harmony with the environment. First, the Activity Programme of the government dedicates a chapter to promotion of the green and circular economy. Second, the National Development Strategy “Moldova 2030”, which is the country’s fundamental strategic plan, mentions among its key priorities the development of a sustainable and green economy, as well as climate change adaptation in all economic sectors. The vision outlined in Moldova 2030 anchorstwo strategic international commitments: the Association Agreement with the European Union and Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. Finally, the main sectoral policy planning document – the Environment Strategy for 2014-23 – lists integration of principles of sustainable and green economy into all economic sectors as a priority.

This report provides valuable statistical and analytical insights that can track progress against implementation of actions and objectives of the above-mentioned agendas on promoting green growth. It takes a snapshot of green transformation in the country, presenting both trends for indicators during 2015-20 (or latest data available) and the actual situation in certain sectors. In this regard, the report builds on the indicators and methodology in the previous edition of the report (OECD, 2017). In addition to comparing Moldova against other countries, it calculates supplementary national indicators that could help develop policies and monitor the country’s performance in green economic development in line with the Association Agreement and Agenda 2030. 

The views expressed herein are those of the authors only and can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union, its members, the governments of the Eastern Partnership countries or the implementing partners. Please cite this publication as: EU4Environment (2022), Towards green transformation of the Republic of Moldova: State of Play in 2021. Monitoring progress based on the OECD green growth indicators. 

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