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Broj pregleda rada: 108
Naslov: Current status on sustainable development in Croatia
Godina: 2024
Autori: MARKO TOMLJANOVIĆ, PAVLE JAKOVAC, BRANIMIR SKOKO
Sažetak: The concept of sustainable development is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This paper examines the implementation of sustainable development in the Republic of Croatia using a descriptive analysis based on three key indicator groups: economic and social, knowledge economy, and environmental protection indicators. Data were collected from Eurostat and the World Bank for 2022 and 2023. The economic and social indicators show that Croatia's economy is growing faster than the EU average, reflecting its status as a developing country. However, challenges such as lower employment rates and high levels of poverty remain. Croatia invests more in education compared to the EU average, but research and development expenditures lag significantly. This lack of investment in innovation and technology commercialization limits Croatia's potential for economic competitiveness. In terms of environmental protection, Croatia performs well in renewable energy use and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, it faces challenges due to its high dependence on energy imports, a significant issue amidst global political uncertainties like the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, Croatia ranks 8th globally, achieving 82.19% of the goals, with notable progress in poverty reduction and quality education. However, it lags in responsible consumption and climate action, particularly regarding nitrogen emissions and greenhouse gas emissions embodied in imports. This analysis highlights Croatia's positive trajectory in sustainable development but emphasizes the need for further investment in innovation and energy independence. The findings serve as a foundation for future research on the macroeconomic and social impacts of sustainable development measures.
Vrsta rada: Pregledni članak
Izdanje: Economic and Social Development in Period of Global Instability (Book of Proceedings), Special Issue
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