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Moldova's population and econ­omy are exposed to earth­quakes and floods, with floods posing the greater risk.

Rolled out in the wake of one of the deadliest storms to strike Europe in decades, the continent-wide weather information service Meteoalarm plays a life-saving role by raising public awareness of how to curb risks, and fosters international cooperation into the bargain.

This document gives an overview of the Service of Civil Protection in Moldova, its structure and framework, interventions related to floods, and cooperation initiated with other institutions.

The paper concludes that the collaboration between all

These guidelines are aimed to support the development and implementation of risk-based Drought Management Plans ([DMP) in the context of the European Union Water Framework Directive – as part of the River Basin Management Plans (RBMP).

The objectives of

The new funding aims to reduce Moldova’s susceptibility to natural disasters, particularly in agriculture, and diminish the country’s economic vulnerability to droughts, floods and other natural shocks. Alex Kremer, World Bank Country Manager for Moldova said it 'calls for continued commitment to boosting the country’s capacity to respond to disasters and climate risks'...

This detailed country report addresses the risks of climate change to agriculture in Moldova and identifies and prioritizes practical adaptation responses. It provides a menu of climate change adaptation options for the agriculture and water resources

'Reducing Moldova’s vulnerability to climate change is a top priority of World Bank Group support to the country,” said Abdoulaye Seck, of World Bank. 'Cyclical weather calamities are having debilitating effects on the country’s agriculture and people and we are working to address these challenges through enhancing disaster risk management capacity and boosting adaptation...

This volume presents a synthesis of the multi-country collaborative program of analytical and advisory activities titled Reducing Vulnerability to Climate Change in European and Central Asian Agricultural Systems. The program has been a collaborative