Sweden will increase by $1.2 million the financial assistance for the project "Supporting the Moldovan authorities in the sustainable management of the Nistru River" implemented by UNDP.
The Swedish Embassy in Moldova announced this, noting that the additional funding will be aimed at supporting national authorities in further harmonizing the legislative framework on water resources management with EU requirements, expanding the capacity to monitor water quality and quantity in the Dniester River basin. It will also support activities to inform and raise public awareness on river management issues and strengthen cooperation between the two banks of the Nistru/Dniester on various issues affecting the river's ecosystem. "Moldova is surrounded by two rivers and one of them, the Nistru river, is the main provider of water in the country and is thus very important for its economic, social and environmental well-being. From a Swedish perspective it is key to preserve and effectively manage our limited natural resources to promote access to a healthy and clean environment for people. We are confident that with joint efforts for sustainable management of the river Nistru, Moldova will get a good quality of water aligned with EU requirements," said Swedish Ambassador to Moldova Katarina Fried. " The Nistru covers 70% of the country's water consumption needs. Thus, it’s considered a strategic surface water resource for the environmental and socio-economic security of the country. It is essential for communities depending on this resource to have better access to quality water and a healthy environment. We are grateful for the partnership with Sweden that contributes to improving environmental and social conditions in the Nistru River Basin District," said Daniela Gasparikova, UNDP Resident Representative in Moldova. // 05.12.2023 – InfoMarket
