Strategy for Sustainable Development of the Republic of Croatia.

Subject

Agricultural & rural development, Environment gen., Land & soil, Water

Keyword

Sustainable development Sustainable use Rural employment Cultural heritage Environmental planning Environmental standards Pollution control Gender Social protection Policy/planning Polluter pays principle Ecosystem preservation Education Mining Flood Monitoring

Geographical area

Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Regulation enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Abstract

This Strategy for Sustainable Development of the Republic of Croatia must be put into the context of its geopolitical environment and existing situation which includes the assessment of available human and natural resources. Sustainable development implies the realization of three general objectives: stable economic development, social equity and environmental protection. These objectives, while recognizing the state’s responsibility for global issues at the international level, may only be accomplished by mutual cooperation of all stakeholders. The realization of the aforementioned objectives should: safeguard the earth's capacity to support life in all its diversity, respect the existing limits on the use of natural resources and ensure a high level of protection and improvement of the quality of the environment, prevent and reduce environmental pollution and promote sustainable production and consumption to break the link between economic growth and environmental degradation; respect national specificities; promote an economy based on prosperity, development changes, spirit of competition and social responsibility, an economy that ensures the quality of life and full employment; promote a democratic, socially inclusive, cohesive, healthy, safe and just society with respect for fundamental rights and cultural diversity that creates equal opportunities and combats discrimination in all its forms; apply scientific and expert knowledge to develop a system for the protection of human health, including the remediation of existing environmental burdens; encourage the establishment of democratic institutions across the region and the world and defend their stability, based on the universal right to peace, security and freedom; actively promote sustainable development in the region and the world; strengthen partnership among all segments of the society.

Full text

English

Website

www.mzopu.hr

References - Legislation

Implements

Environmental Protection Act.

Legislation | Croatia | 2007

Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Offences/penalties, Environmental audit, Polluter pays principle, Environmental standards, Registration, Access-to-information, Access-to-justice, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Governance, Public participation, Sustainable development, Environmental fees/charges, Financing, Protection of habitats, Hazardous substances, Emissions, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX