The ratification of the Agreement by Croatia is in its final stage, we participated in its drawing up as a member of the European Union since the beginning and are interested in remaining part of the preparations for its implementation, Dobrovic said at the event.
Speaking to Croatian media, he said the two-week conference was an important event in recent history which attempted to wholly and radically change the world of today.
He said the participating countries were willing to set even bigger goals than those in the Paris Agreement, but that some were reserved, keeping in mind their energy structure or those with big coal resources.
Dobrovic said the importance of the Paris Agreement was reflected in the fact that it went into force in record time and was adopted by over 100 countries producing over 80% of greenhouse gases, including the US.
It is too early to say whether the US would pull out of the Agreement, as announced by its President-elect Donald Trump during his campaign, but there is widespread agreement that it is necessary to continue to implement it, Dobrovic said, adding that China was among the countries which ratified the Agreement and that it could be Europe's partner on that front.
Many European countries see the possibility of development in the implementation of the Paris Agreement by boosting green technology, notably transport development, he said. "There's no doubt that this is the way to go."
Croatia is ready on that path, understands the situation and has its potentials, Dobrovic said, adding that Croatia was represented at the conference by two solar trees made by Croatian companies which should be the direction of new development.
Building capacities in the fight against climate change is crucial in helping developing countries, as rich countries must help the poor in sharing the burden of change, but how this will look is difficult to say yet, Dobrovic said.
It remains unknown how the burden will be shared within the EU, but it should be in line with out possibilities, he said. Croatia can hardly expect to receive funding and will more likely have to provide funding, which can be done though technology, such as the solar trees, he said.
Commenting on the anti-climate measures in Croatia, he said Croatia was just at the beginning in most areas but that in some it had made progress, such as renewables.
Croatia has accepted wind energy but has completely neglected the sun, other energy sectors have been neglected as well, a lot needs to be done in transport, and there are many possibilities in agriculture and forestry, the minister said, adding that Croatia was sensitive to sudden flooding rains.
Croatia is redefining its draft low carbon strategy until 2050 and has big potential for that, so we should not be afraid of ambitious goals, he said.