Prime Minister Vasile Tofan made this announcement while speaking at the 31st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), which took place in Antalya. In his remarks, the head of government discussed the impact of climate change on Moldova, progress in the development of renewable energy, and the need to strengthen international cooperation to address environmental challenges. Prime Minister highlighted the vulnerability of Moldova's water resources, which this year have been affected both by pollution in the Dniester River caused by a Russian attack on a hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine and by a prolonged drought, which led to a significant drop in water levels. In this regard, Vasile Tofan emphasized the importance of strengthening resilience and reducing dependence on resources that Moldova cannot control. According to him, this lesson has been learned, in part as a result of successive energy crises. Prime Minister noted progress in the development of renewable energy. While six years ago renewable sources provided about 3% of the country's electricity, their share is now approaching 30%. At the same time, Moldova is investing in the development of energy connections with European countries, including the construction of the "Bălți–Suceava" power line, which will be built by a Turkish company. Another topic discussed was the protection of natural resources. As part of the National Afforestation and Reforestation Program, Moldova plans to plant and restore approximately 145,000 hectares of forest by 2032. Prime Minister also emphasized the need for more accessible and predictable climate finance, which should be directed to the countries and communities most in need of support. In his remarks, Vasile Tofan stressed the importance of joint efforts to address the challenges posed by climate change. He also noted the need to make climate finance more accessible and predictable so that it reaches the countries and communities that need support the most. "Moldova is fulfilling its part of the commitments, despite the challenges we face. It is important that all countries contribute to these joint efforts, as no single country can tackle the climate crisis on its own," said Prime Minister Vasile Tofan. On the sidelines of the conference, the prime minister met with Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov. He also spoke with Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina Denis Bećirović, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. The discussions focused on Moldova's European agenda, economic cooperation, and attracting investment in the energy sector. // 12.11.2026 — InfoMarket