Environment in Moldova

Environment in Moldova includes both natural systems and the conditions in which people live. Nature covers forests, steppe, rivers, wetlands, agricultural landscapes and protected areas, while surroundings covers water and sewerage, waste collection, streets, air, noise, green spaces and protection from hazards. The responsible institution and available service depend on the specific issue and the municipality or area concerned.

Nature

Moldova covers about 33,800 km² and combines forests, steppe, rivers, wetlands and agricultural landscapes. The Nistru, Prut and Răut are the main rivers, while the Codri forests and the southern Prut and Danube floodplains are major natural areas. Nature protection includes protected areas, species protection, regulated use, recreation, environmental education and responses to fire, drought, floods and pollution.

Surroundings

Everyday surroundings in Moldova depend on water and sewerage, waste collection, streets, lighting, winter services, air, noise, green spaces and protection from floods, drought and other hazards. Access and quality differ greatly between municipalities and between urban and rural areas because local authorities, providers and infrastructure capacity are not uniform. No single institution handles every surroundings issue; the responsible body depends on the problem, from local services to environmental, health, police and emergency authorities.

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