Country Climate and Development Report   

The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) for Croatia explores the intertwined climate and development challenges, putting forward priority areas for mitigation and adaptation and resilience to achieve a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive growth path. By investing in resilience, including renewable energy, Croatia can unlock new job opportunities, protect its people, create a healthier environment, and ensure a more sustainable future for all. 

The CCDR uses a forward-looking assessment that combines climate risk projections with economic and sectoral analysis. It evaluates both the costs of inaction—including potential GDP losses of up to 2.1% by 2050 from climate impacts such as floods, droughts, and heatwaves—and the benefits of targeted investments in resilience, which could offset most losses with a relatively modest expenditure of 0.04% of GDP. The report emphasizes the critical role of private sector investment, improved governance, and policy predictability to enable a just and effective climate transition. 

With stronger governance, predictable policies, and social support, Croatia can advance on a resilient, inclusive, low‑carbon growth path and sustain convergence with the European Union (EU).