Deadline: 20-May-2026
The UNDP Moldova project supports local public authorities in developing Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (PASEC) to advance a green and inclusive transition. It provides technical assistance to improve energy efficiency planning, climate risk management, and investment preparation at the local level.
The initiative strengthens institutional capacity, improves data quality, and aligns local actions with national and international climate commitments, including Covenant of Mayors obligations.
Overview of the Initiative
This UNDP Moldova initiative provides technical assistance to local public authorities (LPAs) to design and implement Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (PASEC). The goal is to support a coordinated and structured transition toward energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and climate resilience.
The programme ensures that local planning aligns with national legislation and international climate commitments.
Key Objectives
The initiative focuses on:
- Supporting compliance with national energy and climate legislation
- Aligning with Covenant of Mayors commitments
- Strengthening institutional and technical capacity of LPAs
- Improving local data quality on energy use and emissions
- Enhancing climate risk assessment and monitoring systems
- Supporting preparation of local climate and energy investment projects
- Promoting multi-level governance and stakeholder coordination
What Are PASEC Plans?
Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (PASEC) are structured frameworks that help local authorities transition from fragmented actions to integrated long-term strategies.
They include:
- Greenhouse gas emission inventories
- Climate risk assessments
- Clear mitigation and adaptation targets
- Prioritized action plans
- Monitoring and evaluation systems
- Investment planning components
These plans ensure alignment between policies, budgets, and implementation timelines.
Benefits for Local Public Authorities
Implementing PASEC brings several benefits:
- Reduced energy consumption in public infrastructure
- Lower operational costs for municipalities
- Improved fiscal sustainability and budget efficiency
- Reduced exposure to energy price volatility
- Better resource allocation for public services
- Enhanced climate resilience in local communities
Climate and Environmental Impact
The initiative supports both climate mitigation and adaptation by addressing:
- Greenhouse gas emission reductions
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Renewable energy integration
- Climate risk preparedness
- Urban heat and extreme weather adaptation
- Water scarcity and resource management
- Biodiversity and ecosystem protection
Governance and Capacity Building
The programme strengthens governance by:
- Improving evidence-based decision-making
- Enhancing transparency and accountability
- Promoting stakeholder participation
- Supporting multi-level coordination between national and local authorities
- Engaging citizens, businesses, and civil society
- Strengthening monitoring and reporting systems
Expected Outcomes
The initiative aims to deliver:
- High-quality Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plans (PASEC)
- Improved institutional capacity of local authorities
- Better energy and emissions data systems
- Increased investment readiness for climate projects
- Stronger alignment with national and EU climate policies
- Enhanced implementation of energy efficiency measures
- Improved quality of life for local communities
Why This Programme Matters
This initiative is important because it:
- Supports Moldova’s green and inclusive transition
- Helps municipalities reduce energy costs and emissions
- Strengthens resilience to climate change impacts
- Improves planning and governance at the local level
- Enables access to climate finance and investment opportunities
- Encourages citizen participation in sustainability planning
- Enhances long-term sustainability of public services
Conclusion
The UNDP Moldova PASEC technical assistance programme helps local public authorities build structured, data-driven climate and energy plans. By improving planning capacity, strengthening governance, and supporting investment preparation, the initiative enables municipalities to achieve a more sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient future aligned with national and global climate goals.
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