Gradul de pregătire a populației și disponibilitatea acesteia de a sprijini inițiativele pentru tranziția verde a Republicii Moldova: Raport de țară

This report, produced by ACT Global for the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), examines the awareness, attitudes, and willingness of the population in the Republic of Moldova to support green transition initiatives. Based on a survey of 1,000 people, the study analyzes perceptions of climate change, environmental priorities, energy security, and the effectiveness of various actors in promoting environmental protection.

• A majority of the population in Moldova perceives their understanding of climate change as positive, with 61% describing their knowledge as either 'good' (40%) or 'very good' (21%). Perceived knowledge is highest among those aged 35-44 and strongly correlates with education levels; 83% of those with a doctorate or equivalent evaluate their understanding as 'good', compared to only 14% of those without formal studies.
• Television is the primary source of environmental information for people over 45, men, those with lower secondary education, rural residents, pensioners, and the unemployed. Facebook is preferred by women, rural residents, those with vocational education, and employees. Personal networks (family, friends, colleagues) are key for those over 65, those with high school education, and urban residents.
• Most respondents feel personally affected by climate change, with 73% confirming a direct impact on themselves or their social circle. The most frequently recognized negative impacts are health effects (85%), disruptions from local weather changes (74%), natural disasters (54%), economic impacts (51%), and environmental displacement (44%).
• Deforestation is perceived as the primary human-driven cause of climate change, cited by 85% of capital residents and 81% of urban and rural residents. In contrast, energy-inefficient practices are among the least recognized causes, mentioned by 65% of rural residents, 57% of capital residents, and 52% of urban residents.
• The most acute environmental problem affecting daily life is the deterioration of food quality, reported by 69% of capital residents, 64% of urban residents, and 59% of rural residents. High costs for heating and cooling are also significant, particularly for 61% of capital residents.
• Public priorities for environmental protection in Moldova are ranked as follows: 1) access to clean water and sewerage, 2) improved waste management, 3) reduction of transport emissions, 4) conservation of biodiversity and green spaces, 5) strengthening environmental regulations, and 6) improving air quality.
• Educational institutions are viewed as the most important and effective actors in environmental protection. Conversely, religious institutions are seen as the least important, and the private sector is perceived as the least effective.
• Personal involvement in environmental protection is highest among those with doctorates (72%), students (63%), rural residents (63%), women (62%), and youth aged 16-24 (61%). Recycling and waste reduction are considered the most effective individual actions, followed by adopting eco-friendly habits and sustainable transport.
• Lack of time is the most common barrier to environmental involvement (62%), followed by the perception that such activities are not a common practice (39%), financial costs (34%), and lack of information (34%).
• Gas prices are the primary energy concern for 44% of respondents (especially 55% of urban residents), followed by electricity at 29%. While only 14% of households currently use renewable energy—primarily due to cost (58%)—there is strong support for the government to provide financial incentives for its adoption (average agreement score 4.39/5).
• There is high anxiety regarding energy dependence on external sources, with 65% of the population expressing concern (51% 'extremely worried'). The most supported solution for increasing energy independence is the development of the solar and wind energy sectors (70%).
• Corporate sustainability initiatives are the most supported form of ecological action, while NGO projects receive the least support. The most preferred ways to support these initiatives are adopting daily eco-practices (62%), volunteering (54%), and participating in awareness campaigns (46%).

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2025). Gradul de pregătire a populației și disponibilitatea acesteia de a sprijini inițiativele pentru tranziția verde a Republicii Moldova: Raport de țară. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sei-moldova-report-romanian-final-28.03.pdf

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Gradul de pregătire a populației și disponibilitatea acesteia de a sprijini inițiativele pentru tranziția verde a Republicii Moldova: Raport de țară. 2025. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sei-moldova-report-romanian-final-28.03.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2025gradul, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Gradul de pregătire a populației și disponibilitatea acesteia de a sprijini inițiativele pentru tranziția verde a Republicii Moldova: Raport de țară}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2025}, month = apr, url = {https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sei-moldova-report-romanian-final-28.03.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }