Croatia
Croatia ranks 40th in this year’s CCPI. It receives a low rating in GHG Emissions, Energy Use, and Climate Policy, and medium in Renewable Energy.
Croatia’s GHG emission targets only follow the mandatory EU directives and are not proactive. The CCPI country experts expect Croatia to have more ambitious emissions targets and a clear implementation plan for quickly reducing GHG emissions.
Positive Incentives for Renewable Energy Technology
Although the current share of renewables in the total energy supply is low, a positive trend is visible. Croatia has introduced incentives for installing and producing renewable energy technology. The fossil fuel industry continues to plan new extraction projects. Foreign actors also influence this sector. The LNG terminal on the island of Krk continues to be expanded and the project receives financial support from the EU.
In 2021, biomass accounted for 60% of Croatia’s fuel/heat demand in residential heating. Especially in rural areas, many households still use wood as their primary heating source. Wood and biomass imports increased in 2016–2021 by about 40%.
Overall, the experts demand that the government speed up its clean energy transition. They hope to see greater inclusion of climate experts in discussions on climate action and for Croatia to be an active and progressive participant in EU and international climate politics.
Key Outcomes
- Croatia ranks 40th in this year’s CCPI
- Croatia has introduced incentives for installing and producing renewable energy technology. The fossil fuel industry continues to plan new extraction projects
- Overall, the experts demand that the government speed up its clean energy transition. They hope to see greater inclusion of climate experts in discussions on climate action and for Croatia to be an active and progressive participant in EU and international climate politics
CCPI Experts
National experts that contributed to the policy evaluation of this year’s CCPI chose to remain anonymous.
