Republic of Moldova

A model centre for the elderly was opened in Calfa, Anenii Noi with support from EU and UNDP Moldova

CHISINAU, 16 February 2012 – Over 40 lonely or vulnerable elderly or from the village of Calfa, Anenii Noi will now enjoy better living conditions thanks to the Centre for Temporary Placement of Older People which was inaugurated today in the village.

National MDG 6 Acceleration Framework Workshop

CHISINAU, 9-10 February 2012 – UNDP and WHO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova organized a National MDG6 Acceleration Framework (MAF) Workshop. The aim of the workshop is to identify, analyze and prioritize the existing bottlenecks in the process of accelerating progress in achievement of targets set under the MDG 6

Green kindergarten just beginning for renewable energy in Moldova

CHISINAU, 7 February 2012 – A kindergarten in Ermoclia is the first public building in the Stefan Voda district to be heated with energy produced from agricultural waste as part of UNDP's Energy and Biomass project. "The rooms are as warm as when we used to heat the kindergarten with gas," said kindergarten director Svetlana Şargarovschi.

World Business and Development Awards open call for business contributions to sustainable development

LONDON, NEW YORK, PARIS, 2 February 2012 - The World Business and Development Awards today launched a call for nominations for successful business initiatives that are in line with the Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development. All organisations, regardless of size or location, engaged in innovative business models that are delivering both commercial success and helping improve social, economic and environmental conditions are eligible to apply online by 25th March 2012 by downloading the form at www.worldbusinessawards.net/nominate.

Начало выдвижения номинантов на получение Международной премии в области предпринимательской деятельности и развития за вклад бизнеса в обеспечение устойчивого развития

State Chancellery promotes new local development projects supported by the Joint Integrated Local Development Programme

CHISINAU, 31 January 2012 - 70 pilot communities within the country are supported by the Joint Integrated Local Development Programme (JILDP) to prepare strategies for local social and economic development through an approach based on human rights and gender equality. This innovative approach involves all community members in identifying local priorities and ensuring equal benefits from local development for all inhabitants of the community, including vulnerable groups, discriminated, socially excluded and marginalized groups.

Teachers from Moldova are attending a training course on renewable energy and energy efficiency

CHISINAU, 27 January 2012 - Over 70 school teachers and directors from 8 rayons of the Republic of Moldova came to Chisinau to find out more information about renewable energy and energy efficiency. They will be the promoters of the educational initiative regarding renewable energy and energy efficiency, which will be launched during the spring of this year, within the framework of Moldova Energy and Biomass Project.

Montenegro: Defense reform brings greater security

PODGORICA, Montenegro – 24 January, 2012 - Montenegro's Boka Bay is a place of striking beauty. Only a few years ago, this unique place faced a dire threat : 128 tonnes of toxic fuel, once destined to propel anti-ship rockets, was stored on the shore at risk of leaking from outdated storage tanks. Find out more about the clean up that helped remove this environmental threat.

The kindergarten from Ermoclia is heated with biomass-based energy

CHISINAU, 23 January 2012 - The kindergarten from Ermoclia, Stefan Voda district, is the first institution heated with energy produced from local agricultural waste, with the support of the Moldova Energy and Biomass Project. For several days, the 170 children enjoy the warm premises of the kindergarten heated with energy coming from biomass. "The rooms are as warm as when we used to heat the kindergarten with gas. The only difference is that heating is twice cheaper now", says Svetlana Şargarovschi, Director of Ermoclia kindergarten.

Empowering Lives, Building Resilience - Development Stories from Europe and Central Asia

CHISINAU, 17 January 2012 - This publication features success stories from 16 countries where UNDP support has resulted in transformative changes, including by fostering the growth of institutional and human capacities. To qualify as a transformational success, a story needed to demonstrate tangible and sustainable achievements, substantiated by data and personal testimonies. Since these depend on significant changes in institutions, attitudes and behaviours, which require long-term efforts, each story chronicles a development intervention that generally spans a 5-to-10-year period.

Energy and Biomass Project is launching its activities in Glodeni, Donduseni, Rascani and Soroca rayons

CHISINAU, 10 January 2012 - Energy and Biomass Project was launched today in Glodeni rayon. Mayors, agricultural entrepreneurs, directors of public institutions from rayon villages attended the public introductory event for the Energy and Biomass Project, funded by the European Union and co-funded and implemented by UNDP Moldova. By the end of the week, similar events will take place Donduseni, Rascani and Soroca rayons.