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On 4-5 March a “Territorial Approach to Climate Change and EU Climate Action” workshop was held in the city of Chisinau in Moldova. The workshop was organized by UNEP in partnership with the EU-funded Clima East project team and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Moldova. Opening remarks were given by the Deputy Minister of Environment of the Republic of Moldova, UNEP, Congress of Local Authorities in Moldova (CALM) and the EU Delegation of Moldova. Representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Frankfurt School, Buildings Performances Institute Europe (BPIE), UNEP and Clima East gave presentations that covered selected modules, such as: adaptation strategies to climate change, energy efficiency in buildings, sustainable transport options, financial sources to support climate change. In addition, several Mayors from Moldovan cities presented their on-going climate change initiatives. The workshop also addressed lessons learned in climate change initiatives such as the Covenant of Mayors, as well as best practices in the Eastern European countries. The workshop was attended by participants representing local authorities (including more than 30 mayors), the national government from Moldova and civil society. More information: jimena.fernandez@unep.org |
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