The Government has approved the National Program for Reducing Natural Disaster Risks for 2026–2030. It sets out measures to prevent and reduce natural risks caused by hydrometeorological phenomena such as droughts, floods, hail and torrential rains, as well as other hazardous natural phenomena, TRIBUNA reports.

The program focuses on risk prevention through intersectoral cooperation among authorities responsible for the environment, health, agriculture and food safety. The measures are intended to ensure timely preparedness so that authorities can respond more quickly and effectively, while reducing losses and damage affecting the population, communities, agriculture and the environment.

Key measures include the creation of a national spatial data system, including the development of data and risk maps to identify the most vulnerable areas; modernization of forecasting and early-warning systems; and improved monitoring of meteorological and hydrological phenomena. Monitoring equipment and infrastructure will also be upgraded so that hazardous phenomena can be detected more quickly and warnings can reach the population as soon as possible. The program also provides for the expansion of forested areas to reduce disaster risks.

Measures are also planned to restore and protect wetlands, conserve soils and promote agricultural practices adapted to climate conditions and extreme weather, particularly in drought-prone areas. In districts with high levels of vulnerability, research, prevention, information and public awareness activities will be carried out to inform people about disaster risks and protective measures.

These measures will help ensure faster and more accurate warnings, improve the preparedness of authorities and communities, and prevent damage caused by extreme weather events.

Through this program, the Republic of Moldova is strengthening its national framework for disaster prevention and risk reduction and enhancing its capacity to protect the population, infrastructure, economy and environment from increasingly frequent and intense natural hazards.