Judges and prosecutors trained in environmental legislation with training cycle on natural resource protection

Three training sessions dedicated to the application of the environmental legal framework concluded with a training cycle on natural resource protection. They were organized by EcoContact, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), with the participation of the Environmental Protection Inspectorate.

The last session, attended by 21 practicing judges and prosecutors, focused on the protection and management of natural resources – water, soil, and subsoil, with emphasis on legal mechanisms for preventing and sanctioning pollution, the application of the 'polluter pays' principle, and the methodology for assessing environmental damages.

Participants also discussed new regulations regarding hydraulic constructions and provisions of the Subsoil Code, analyzing cases and concrete examples from judicial practice regarding water pollution and soil degradation.


'Strengthening the competencies of the judicial system in the field of environmental protection is essential for effective legislation enforcement. A green justice means not only sanctioning violations but also preventing them through a clear understanding of the environmental and community consequences,' explains EcoContact.


The training cycle, conducted between October 22 and November 5, 2025, brought together a total of 60 judges and prosecutors and was structured into three thematic modules: the legal regime of environmental protection – air quality, waste, and chemical management; the regime of forest funds, protected areas, and game funds – principles and practical applicability; the protection and management of natural resources – water, soil, subsoil.

The training involved 17 trainers from six institutions: the Ministry of Environment, AO EcoContact, the National Institute of Justice, the Environmental Protection Inspectorate, the Environmental Agency, the Prosecutor's Office, and the National Administration "Apele Moldovei." The trainers presented updated regulations, moderated interactive sessions, and provided practical legal tools for coherent legislative application.

Through these activities, EcoContact affirms its strategic direction of strengthening professional competencies in the field of the environment and green justice, contributing to a more uniform and rigorous application of the legal framework.

The training cycle is part of the "Green Justice for a Protected Environment and Sustainable Communities in the Republic of Moldova" project, implemented by EcoContact with financial support from the Swedish Government.


'Collaboration between the justice system and environmental institutions is the key to real nature protection. Through training and dialogue, we create premises for a justice that protects not only the law but also life,' project representatives summarized.