The Republic of Moldova is a land-locked country located in Central Europe in the north-western Balkans. The geographic relief of Moldova is represented by hills and flatland areas, with uplands mostly in the central part of the country. Moldova has an urbanization rate among the lowest in Europe, with the majority of the population concentrated in rural areas. Agriculture is of vital importance to Moldova for employment, rural livelihoods, food security, rural growth and exports. Agriculture is highly climate sensitive, and existing inequalities between rich and poor populations and vulnerable communities within Moldova may be exacerbated as a result of climate change, placing a further strain on institutions, food supply and rural growth.
Despite being one of the countries least responsible for causing climate change, the people of Moldova are already experiencing the impacts of climate change with more frequent droughts, heavy rains and flooding, and other severe weather events. Moldova's Ministry of Environment plays the main role in concluding environmental agreements or joining environment conventions. Moldova ratified the Paris Agreement on June 20, 2017 and the associated Nationally Determined Contribution can be found here.