How Rural Women Are Reviving Iran’s Mangrove Forests

Women are the backbone of the rural economy, responsible for half of the world’s food production while working as environmental and biodiversity stewards.

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Advancing Access to Clean Water and Climate Resilience in Sistan and Baluchestan

Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable local communities against water shortage through provision of a desalination system and effective use of water in agriculture in Chabahar” is a UNDP joint initiative with generous support from the Government of Japan.

Call for Concept Note GEF SGP UNDP Global Support Initiative Community-Conserved Areas (Phase 2)

This announcement is for receiving concept proposals regarding Phase 2 of the Global Support Initiative for Territories and Areas Conserved by Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (ICCA-GSI)

دانش‌آموزان از آسیب‌های آلودگی پلاستیکی و آرزوی خود برای مقابله با آن می گویند

به مناسبت روز جهانی محیط زیست در سال ۲۰۲۵، بیش از ۳۰۰ دانش‌آموز ۷ تا ۱۷ ساله با استفاده از مدادها و قلم‌موهای خود، آسیب‌های ناشی از آلودگی پلاستیکی را به تصویر کشیدند و آینده‌ای پاک‌تر و امیدبخش‌تر را به نمایش گذاشتند.

مقابله با آلودگی پلاستیکی: گام‌های کوچک، تأثیری بزرگ

تا زمانی که خواندن این جمله را به پایان برسانید، حدود ۱۱۷ هزار بطری پلاستیکی مصرف خواهد شد. این فقط یک عدد نیست؛ بلکه واقعیتی است که مستقیماً بر سلامت شما، محیط زیست، اقلیم و جامعه تأثیر می‌گذارد

UNDP Iran Air Quality Factsheet

Air pollution is defined as the contamination of indoor or outdoor environments by any chemical, physical, or biological agent that alters the natural characteristics of the atmosphere.

UNDP Iran Chabahar Factsheet

Sistan and Baluchistan, Iran’s second-largest province by surface area, faces acute water stress driven by decades of drought and exacerbated by climate change.

UNDP Iran CIWP Factsheet

The Conservation of Iranian Wetlands Project (CIWP) has been instrumental in supporting wetland restoration efforts in Iran since 2005, introducing the ecosystem approach and establishing a new management framework.

UNDP Iran HPMP Factsheet

The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a signatory to the Montreal Protocol, is committed to phasing out ODS. Following the successful completion of Stage I, the second stage of the HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan (HPMP) builds on prior achievements to meet compliance targets by 2025.

UNDP Iran Sand and Dust Storms Factsheet

Around 2,000 million tons of dust enter the atmosphere annually, affecting 330 million people and posing environmental, economic, and health risks. While some emissions are natural, unsustainable land and water management worsens the issue.

UNDP Iran Global Fund Factsheet

The Global Fund is the largest multilateral donor supporting national health system strengthening in low- and middle-income countries, investing over USD 5 billion annually to combat HIV, TB, and malaria while strengthening health systems and pandemic preparedness.

Every Cup of Tea Tells a Story

Tea is a beverage made from the Camellia sinesis plant. Tea is the world’s most consumed drink, after water. In Iran, tea is more than a drink. It’s how we welcome guests, slow down with family, honour moments, and carry tradition through generations.

Human development progress slows to a 35-year low according to UNDP report

Human development progress is experiencing an unprecedented slowdown according to the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) latest Human Development Report (HDR) 2025. The report shows how Artificial Intelligence (AI) could reignite development.

Honoring Sa'adi Day and Mother Earth Day

In honor of Sa’adi Day (21 April) and Mother Earth Day (22 April), we turn to Persian poetry: a timeless reminder of our bond with nature.

Dr. Zohreh’s Journey in Reaching the Unreached

On World Health Day, we celebrate the dedication of those working quietly yet powerfully to make health services more inclusive and accessible.

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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