Križevci launches Croatia’s first Climate Action Plan for Agriculture

Topics: Agriculture Carbon Removals and Sinks Education Food Systems

Countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Germany

Through EUKI project Smart Organic Food Initiative (SOFI), the city of Križevci has developed Croatia’s first Climate Action Plan for Agriculture. Officially adopted in February 2025, the plan proposes concrete measures for municipalities, producers, farmers, and consumers to reduce agricultural emissions and promote sustainable soil management.The project strengthened local actors’ understanding of the link between soil health, biodiversity, and climate change. A thesis by a student at the University of Križevci confirmed that SOFI significantly raised community awareness of sustainable agriculture and climate action.The plan supports environmentally friendly farming practices that help lower CO₂ emissions over time and serves as a model for similar initiatives across Southeast Europe.