TerraMoldova: Expanding Sustainable Land and Biodiversity Management

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TerraMoldova is designed to establish a harmonized framework for biodiversity governance and sustainable land restoration in Moldova. The project will use a common and comparable approach for practices, tools, and methodologies to ensure scalability and replicability, supporting Moldova’s transition toward EU alignment and long-term environmental sustainability. The project is structured around three interconnected components:Component 1: Strengthening Knowledge, Capacity and Environmental Governance for EU Alignment will aim to update and harmonize Moldova’s legal and policy frameworks with EU environmental directives, particularly those related to biodiversity and land management. It will modernize biodiversity monitoring and data systems, including the development of a national ecological knowledge platform to improve data sharing and decision-making. This component also supports institutional learning, capacity building, and the integration of gender considerations and knowledge management. Activities include updating the National Biodiversity Monitoring System, strengthening the National Biodiversity Information System, and supporting the development of a National Ecological Knowledge Platform. The component will also help Moldova meet its obligations under the EU Association Agreement and the EU Green Deal, and will promote cross-sectoral coordination and stakeholder engagement.Component 2: Revitalizing Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management will focus on the restoration of degraded wetlands, riparian corridors, native forests, and agricultural lands. It promotes nature-based solutions and regenerative agricultural practices, especially in vineyards, to enhance biodiversity, restore ecosystem services, and build climate resilience. The component will support the implementation of restoration pilots in priority landscapes, promote sustainable land management practices, and foster collaboration with research institutions and the private sector. It will also actively involve women in restoration activities and leadership roles, and support the development of value chains for biodiversity-friendly products. The component aims to demonstrate scalable models for ecosystem restoration and sustainable land management that can be replicated across Moldova.Component 3: Project Coordination and Monitoring will finance the operating costs of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within the National Office for Environmental Projects Implementation (NOEPI), under the Ministry of Environment. This includes support for procurement, financial management, environmental and social risk management, M&E, and coordination. Communication activities will facilitate policy consultations, information dissemination, and outreach on NBS solutions