About 20 students from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences at Moldova State University will learn to write press materials on local environmental issues. The training programme will run from October 2025 to May 2026, with the support of the European Union and UNDP Moldova, in partnership with the Association of Environmental Journalists in Moldova.

The course will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce engaging, high-quality media content that contributes to public awareness of environmental issues and informed dialogue on climate change, the environment, and sustainability.

Present at the launch of the current edition of the optional course "Environmental Journalism," Franciska Flugt, Programme Manager, European Union Delegation to the Republic of Moldova said: "Strong environmental journalism is also essential for Moldova’s European integration. As Moldova moves forward on its EU accession path, the ability to ensure transparency, accountability, and open public dialogue becomes increasingly important."

“In partnership with EU, UNDP backs this important initiative that will strengthen the media’s role in communicating green transition concepts, influencing sustainable consumption patterns, making them more reasonable and energy efficient. We are convinced that environmental journalism is vital for translating complex policies into clear, engaging narratives that mobilize public support for sustainable practices”, said Seher Ariner, UNDP Deputy Resident Representative to the Republic of Moldova.

The training course will combine theoretical sessions, debates, lectures by experts, and practical field activities, helping students develop solid skills in communicating about environmental topics and data-driven reporting. At the same time, students will learn more about climate change, the circular economy, and sustainable development.

"From the Environmental Journalism course, I expect to learn how to write about environmental issues and how to inform people about the importance of protecting nature. I hope to learn how to write interesting and useful articles on this topic," notes Carolina Baracu, a 20-year-old student at Moldova State University. 

"For me, this course is a good start to my career as a journalist. I hope to gain relevant information, interact with specialists in the field, and develop useful skills and knowledge," says Sergiu Guțu, a 21-year-old student at Moldova State University.

In the 2023-2024 academic year, UNDP and the Government of Sweden supported the Eco Media Academy, which involved over 140 students from six universities across the country, including from Găgăuzia region and the left bank of the Nistru River. 

At the same time, in the 2024-2025 school year, students from 87 schools studied energy and climate in modules integrated into subjects such as physics, geography, social studies, and personal development. These achievements were made possible thanks to modules developed with the support of the European Union and UNDP Moldova, in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Research, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Environment, and the Presidency of the Republic of Moldova.

Download the press-release in Russian.