Croatia also aims to implement measures to prevent water pollution (SDGs 6, 14) and to shut down landfill by 2024 by phasing in modern waste-treatment facilities (SDG 12). The country will also invest EUR 4 to 6 billion in renewable energy (SDG 7) by 2030 (Government of the Republic of Croatia).

According to an EEA report, Croatia is one of three countries with the highest cumulative share of damage to GDP from extreme weather and climate events. It has therefore recognised the need to take a strategic approach to climate change adaptation (SDG 13) and to develop innovative solutions (SDG 9) for sustainable development. This awareness saw Croatia develop its first climate change adaptation strategy (Government of the Republic of Croatia).

Since sustainable tourism is vital, Croatia is prioritising preservation of the natural environment (SDG 15) to ensure long-term sustainable growth. In recent years, marine tourism has become a fast-growing sector, and the Croatian government has focused on regulating the maritime sector to ensure the highest environmental and maritime safety standards (SDG 14).

Safe and environmentally sustainable maritime transport, infrastructure and the maritime domain is another strategic goal. Croatia also plans to transition towards the use of alternative fuels for transport connections to its islands, thereby contributing to the reduction of emissions from marine transport (SDG 13).