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Environmental Compliance Assurance in Moldova

Moldova has made significant strides in developing a robust legal and permitting framework to ensure environmental compliance. This framework is guided by various laws, regulations, and international agreements that aim to protect the country’s natural resources.

Environmental Strategy and Legislation

The Environmental Strategy of Moldova (2014-2023) serves as the overarching document governing environmental policy in the country. This strategy is supported by separate laws for environmental protection of various environmental media, including:

  • Laws on maintaining a government control registry
  • State control of entrepreneurial activity based on risk analysis

Association Agreement with the European Union

Moldova’s Association Agreement with the EU (2014) provides a roadmap for reforming its regulatory framework and aligning it with the EU Acquis communautaire. Chapter 16 of the Agreement focuses on environmental issues, including:

  • Governance
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Education and training
  • Enforcement

Approximation of EU Laws

Moldova is in the process of approximating certain legislation to EU laws and international instruments, such as:

  • The Industrial Emissions Directive (IED)
  • A draft law on industrial emissions aims to establish a regulatory framework for integrated prevention and control of pollution by industrial and economic activities
  • Related laws, such as a draft law on atmospheric air quality, aim to transpose EU directives and set up management regimes for air pollutant concentration

Green Practices and Stakeholder Involvement

Moldova has several strategies in place to promote the adoption of green practices, including:

  • Online consultations and meetings involving relevant stakeholders in environmental policy making
  • A 2008 law on transparency of the decision-making process requires public consultations and stakeholder involvement

Overall, Moldova’s commitment to a robust legal and permitting framework for environmental compliance assurance is an important step towards protecting its natural resources and aligning with international best practices.