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Government Resolution No. HG659/2023 validating the Low Emission Development Program until 2030.

Type of law
Policy
Source

Abstract
The document primarily focuses on the approval and implementation of Moldova's Low-Emission Development Program up to 2030.
It aims to align national policies with international commitments to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, emphasizing principles of sustainable development, environmental protection, and green economy integration.
Key measures include sector-specific action plans targeting energy, transport, buildings, industry, agriculture, land use, forestry, and waste management, with explicit targets for GHG emission reductions by 2025 and 2030.
The Strategy advocates for promoting renewable energy sources, enhancing energy efficiency, modernizing infrastructure, and implementing environmentally sound technologies. It emphasizes compliance with European Union standards, including the development of mechanisms for monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of emissions, and stipulates the roles of various ministries and agencies in executing these measures, alongside stakeholder participation.
Implementation is structured through a detailed action plan with defined timelines, institutional responsibilities, and financial mechanisms, including domestic budgets and international funding sources such as the Green Climate Fund and EU support. The program incorporates procedural elements for monitoring, reporting, and evaluation, with periodic assessments and mandatory reporting to the government. It also underscores procedural considerations for stakeholder involvement, institutional coordination, and enforcement mechanisms, ensuring adherence to the outlined legal and policy frameworks.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Government Resolution enters into force on 1 January 2024.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Республика Молдова ПРАВИТЕЛЬСТВО ПОСТАНОВЛЕНИЕ № HG659/2023 от 06.09.2023 об утверждении Программы развития с низким уровнем выбросов Республики Молдова до 2030 года.