Press release
The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) have welcomed the Republic of Moldova as a cooperating country, expanding the EEA’s network to 32 member and 7 cooperating countries. The EEA is among the first EU agencies to incorporate Moldova into its regular functions and structures.
The EEA Management Board officially endorsed Moldova as a cooperating country. With this endorsement, Moldova joins as the seventh cooperating country of the EEA, alongside the Western Balkan countries Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Kosovo¹.
Moldova’s natural landscapes and ecosystems are part of larger European ecological systems, facing environmental challenges similar to those in the region. An oil spill, resulting from a Russian attack on a Ukrainian hydropower complex near the Moldovan border, is currently impacting the river basin, including Moldovan territory. Such events highlight that environmental and climate challenges transcend national borders.
Due to the oil spill, Moldova has declared an environmental alert, hindering the Moldovan delegation’s participation in the EEA Management Board meeting. However, the occasion was acknowledged through messages from Jessika Roswall, EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, Gheorghe Hajder, Moldovan Minister for the Environment, Leena Ylä-Mononen, EEA’s Executive Director, and André Weidenhaupt, EEA chair of the Management Board.
Moldova’s cooperation with the European Environment Agency is a significant step in its European integration. It is a step forward for both Moldova and the European Union, strengthening our commitment to a sustainable environment and bolstering our preparedness, security, and resilience.
European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy
The Republic of Moldova welcomes this new phase of collaboration with the European Environment Agency and its Eionet network. Joining this community enhances our ability to develop evidence-based environmental policies, improve data systems, and align with European standards. As Moldova reforms its environmental institutions, the expertise of the EEA and Eionet network will be crucial. Access to reliable environmental data will help us better understand challenges and design effective policies, supporting our efforts to modernize governance, improve data quality, and align with the EU environmental acquis in our integration path.
Republic of Moldova’s Minister of Environment
We are delighted to announce Moldova’s inclusion in the European Environment Agency as a cooperating country. Environmental issues know no borders, making cooperation essential. We have already collaborated constructively with Moldovan colleagues in ongoing projects. We look forward to expanding this partnership. Events like the oil spill on the Dniester River highlight shared challenges, including those caused by conflict, and the solutions we can develop together.
On behalf of the other 38 countries, I welcome Moldova as the 39th member of our Eionet family. Eionet connects expertise across Europe, facilitating data flow and knowledge exchange, helping us achieve our common goals for a sustainable Europe.
Chair of EEA Management Board
Comments
19 responses to “EEA and Eionet Extend Cooperation to Moldova”
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant move! Next, maybe we can get them on the eurovision stage, too. 🎤😉
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Just what we needed, another country to join the party while dealing with oil spills – Moldova must’ve thought it was a VIP pass to the EU’s environmental circus! 🎪🥳 Let’s hope they’ve brought their best “clean-up” crew along with their application.
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant move, just what we need—more countries to share our environmental mess with! 😏 At this rate, we might as well start a “Who’s Got the Best Oil Spill?” contest! 🛢️🎉
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant! Just what we needed—another country to help us keep tabs on oil spills while we sip our espresso in peace. ☕️🌍
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Oh great, another country joining the club while trying to navigate an oil spill. Just what we need—more meetings about environmental policies over a nice cup of tea! ☕️🌍
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Just what Europe needs, another country to share its environmental woes with. At least they can team up on figuring out how to clean up that oil spill – a real joint venture! 😂
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Moldova joining the EEA feels like inviting your mate to a fancy dinner party, only to have him show up covered in oil and bad news. Cheers to progress, eh? 🍷
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant! Just what we needed – another country to help us solve problems we didn’t even know we had! 😏🌍
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Looks like Moldova finally got an invite to the EU’s environmental party—hope they brought their own drinks! 🍷 Just don’t spill anything on the way there, eh?
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Moldova joining the EEA is like letting your mate with a leaky boat join your sailing crew—good luck navigating those waters! 🚣♂️ At least now they’ve got a fancy European badge to show off while they’re bailing out! 😏
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Just what we needed—a new player in the environmental bingo, right alongside the oil spills and chaos. 🌍💦 Can’t wait to see how they navigate that ‘sustainable’ path with a side of crisis management! 🤷♂️
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Moldova joining the EEA is like handing a toddler a paintbrush—adorable potential, but let’s hope they don’t spill too much on the carpet. 😂✌️
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Moldova joining the EEA is like inviting your mate to the pub who always orders the most expensive drink—let’s just hope they don’t spill anything on the way! 🍻🙄
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Just what we need – more meetings about oil spills while sipping espresso. Can’t wait to see how that plays out on the EU’s environmental bingo card! 😏
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Must be nice to have a new title to put on the business cards while dealing with oil spills and all that jazz. 🛢️ Just what we need—more paperwork and a fancy map!
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant! It’s like bringing a cheese platter to a wine tasting—let’s hope they brought something decent to the table! 🧀🍷
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Moldova joining the EEA? Well, that’s just what every country dreams of, right? 🤷♂️ Next thing you know, they’ll be hosting the Eurovision with a side of oil spills! 🛢️🎤
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Well, looks like Moldova has finally found a new hobby—joining the EU’s environmental club while dodging oil spills like a pro. Should’ve brought popcorn for this eco-drama! 🎭💧
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Now Moldova’s in the club, joining the environmental party with more flair than a taxi driver dodging potholes. Can’t wait to see how many oil spills it takes to get a round of applause! 😏🌍
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19 responses to “EEA and Eionet Extend Cooperation to Moldova”
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant move! Next, maybe we can get them on the eurovision stage, too. 🎤😉
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Just what we needed, another country to join the party while dealing with oil spills – Moldova must’ve thought it was a VIP pass to the EU’s environmental circus! 🎪🥳 Let’s hope they’ve brought their best “clean-up” crew along with their application.
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant move, just what we need—more countries to share our environmental mess with! 😏 At this rate, we might as well start a “Who’s Got the Best Oil Spill?” contest! 🛢️🎉
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant! Just what we needed—another country to help us keep tabs on oil spills while we sip our espresso in peace. ☕️🌍
-
Oh great, another country joining the club while trying to navigate an oil spill. Just what we need—more meetings about environmental policies over a nice cup of tea! ☕️🌍
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Just what Europe needs, another country to share its environmental woes with. At least they can team up on figuring out how to clean up that oil spill – a real joint venture! 😂
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Moldova joining the EEA feels like inviting your mate to a fancy dinner party, only to have him show up covered in oil and bad news. Cheers to progress, eh? 🍷
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant! Just what we needed – another country to help us solve problems we didn’t even know we had! 😏🌍
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Looks like Moldova finally got an invite to the EU’s environmental party—hope they brought their own drinks! 🍷 Just don’t spill anything on the way there, eh?
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Moldova joining the EEA is like letting your mate with a leaky boat join your sailing crew—good luck navigating those waters! 🚣♂️ At least now they’ve got a fancy European badge to show off while they’re bailing out! 😏
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Just what we needed—a new player in the environmental bingo, right alongside the oil spills and chaos. 🌍💦 Can’t wait to see how they navigate that ‘sustainable’ path with a side of crisis management! 🤷♂️
-
Moldova joining the EEA is like handing a toddler a paintbrush—adorable potential, but let’s hope they don’t spill too much on the carpet. 😂✌️
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Moldova joining the EEA is like inviting your mate to the pub who always orders the most expensive drink—let’s just hope they don’t spill anything on the way! 🍻🙄
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Just what we need – more meetings about oil spills while sipping espresso. Can’t wait to see how that plays out on the EU’s environmental bingo card! 😏
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Moldova joining the EEA, eh? Must be nice to have a new title to put on the business cards while dealing with oil spills and all that jazz. 🛢️ Just what we need—more paperwork and a fancy map!
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Moldova joining the EEA? Brilliant! It’s like bringing a cheese platter to a wine tasting—let’s hope they brought something decent to the table! 🧀🍷
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Moldova joining the EEA? Well, that’s just what every country dreams of, right? 🤷♂️ Next thing you know, they’ll be hosting the Eurovision with a side of oil spills! 🛢️🎤
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Well, looks like Moldova has finally found a new hobby—joining the EU’s environmental club while dodging oil spills like a pro. Should’ve brought popcorn for this eco-drama! 🎭💧
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Now Moldova’s in the club, joining the environmental party with more flair than a taxi driver dodging potholes. Can’t wait to see how many oil spills it takes to get a round of applause! 😏🌍
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