More than a harvest

A date palm’s value can go far beyond its fruit. In southern Iran, sustainable farming and circular-economy approaches are helping communities use resources more efficiently, create new livelihood opportunities and support wetland conservation.

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Building resilience to sand and dust storms

From identifying critical dust source areas to strengthening early warning and restoring vulnerable landscapes, Iran is shifting from reacting to sand and dust storms to preventing their impacts and building long-term resilience.

Life is a story

Through six personal stories from across Iran, UNDP brings forward voices of resilience, showing how people faced fear and disruption, supported one another and found the strength to keep moving forward despite the war.

Protecting the Caspian Sea starts with what we leave behind

Protecting the Caspian Sea means stopping plastic before it reaches the water. UNDP is supporting circular-economy solutions, stronger waste systems and everyday actions that can keep the Caspian cleaner for communities, wildlife and future generations.

From Pain to Purpose in a quiet room of District 12 of Tehran

In the heart of Tehran, a harm-reduction centre shows how accessible HIV services, compassion and lived experience can change lives—offering people not only testing and care, but dignity, support and hope.

How rural women are reviving Iran’s mangrove forests

In Tiab village, local women are restoring mangrove forests while creating new livelihood opportunities. Their women-led nursery shows how community knowledge and conservation can grow together.

What we do

Today's development challenges are complex, and each context is different. At UNDP in Iran, we tailor our work to fit the country's needs and the communities we serve.

Our Impact

89.5

million

Population

85%

Literacy Rate

in Adults

77.5

famale

Life expectancy at birth

10.96%

Unemployment rate

0.7%

Population growth rate

0.780

Human Dev. Index (2023/2024)

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