Deadline: 25-Sep-2025
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its “Enabling an Inclusive Green Transition in the Republic of Moldova” Project, has launched a request for proposals to develop and implement an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme aligned with EU best practices and regulatory frameworks.
The target areas of the project are resource efficiency, green and circular economy, cleaner and sustainable energy, and mobility. The project is implemented under three specific components: socio-economic framework for a gender-responsive and inclusive green transition enabled; capacity and awareness on the inclusive green transition increased among key stakeholders; and additional funding attracted by promoting and piloting investments in green and innovative technologies, while evidence-based decision-making for green transition is improved by deploying a reliable air quality monitoring system. Specific objectives of the project related to waste management and circular economy are: promote green transition by establishing sound alliances with EU platforms and international organizations supporting the green transition, while building formal partnerships among relevant public institutions, sectors etc. and setting-up efficient coordination mechanisms, ensuring inclusive participation and balanced representation of men and women; develop policy instruments and other measures to accelerate the EU accession process; explore the gaps and opportunities in the context of the EU Green Deal (EGD) for Moldova to enable the design of smart regulatory frameworks, essential in promoting circular economy as one of the key driver of the green transformation; implement EPR mechanism for managing specific waste streams (packaging, WEEE, batteries, used oils etc) and providing clear distribution of roles among the competent authorities and the business sector, facilitating engagement between the LPAs and the private sector entities interested to be part of the EPR approach in order to establish collaborative approaches towards the integrated waste management system in the respective WMZs; develop waste related business models for specific waste streams (e.g. textile, plastic, construction and demolition wastes), and provide analytical support to the establishment of a secondary raw material waste market; and to establish points for recycling accompanied by relevant incentivizing schemes; introducing digital information systems on specific waste streams collection and treatment; and other initiatives related to waste reuse, recovery and recycling.
This call seeks proposals from companies or NGOs to strengthen the capacity of environmental institutions in Moldova, including Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), the private sector, and other stakeholders. The selected contractor will also carry out studies on the management of specific waste streams such as WEEE, batteries, and packaging waste, and support the Ministry of Environment in drafting new regulations on construction and demolition waste.
By aligning Moldova’s waste management practices with EU directives, this initiative aims to advance the country’s EU accession goals, reduce pollution, and foster a sustainable circular economy. It represents a critical step in the government’s commitment to improving waste management infrastructure, increasing recycling rates, and reducing reliance on landfills.
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