Shorouk Express 
BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 29. Romania is
advancing in its climate and environmental initiatives, but key
challenges remain, according to the latest report by the European
Environment Agency (EEA), released today, Trend reports.
The report, State of the Environment in Europe 2025,
highlights ongoing environmental degradation, biodiversity loss,
and the rapid acceleration of climate change across Europe.
The Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests of Romania
emphasized that the country has made notable strides, including
adopting a long-term strategy for greenhouse gas reduction and a
transition to a climate-neutral economy by 2050.
The integrated national energy-environment plan (NECP 2021–2030)
is being updated to align with EU ambitions, while remote sensing
data show significant urban vegetation in many county capitals,
reflecting growing attention to green spaces. Romania has also
improved waste management and recycling under EU legislation and
early warning mechanisms.
Despite these achievements, Romania faces ongoing challenges.
Recycling targets for municipal and packaging waste may not be
fully met by 2025, and biodiversity and ecosystem health remain
under pressure from intensive agriculture, habitat fragmentation,
and land use. Water resources and hydrological systems are stressed
in some regions, particularly during droughts and periods of
climate variability.
The ministry stressed that achieving climate neutrality will
require major investments in clean technologies, energy transition,
and climate adaptation measures, including building retrofits,
infrastructure modernization, and transport electrification.
Romania remains committed to contributing actively to Europe’s
environmental goals while addressing domestic challenges.
