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Launched in September 2022, the UNDP-supported project “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 joint initiative with Iran’s Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Energy, with generous support from the Government of Japan. 

With over USD 2.6 million in funding and a timeline through September 2025, the project aims to provide sustainable access to clean drinking water and improve water use efficiency in agriculture for 50,000 residents across five villages in the Chabahar area of Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

The initiative addresses long-standing drought challenges by deploying desalination systems, promoting modern irrigation techniques, and enhancing local capacity for climate-resilient farming.

Following the devastating floods of 2024, which further strained the already limited water infrastructure in the region, UNDP extended its support to affected communities. While not originally part of the Chabahar project, the flood response was implemented under its framework due to contextual and geographical alignment. 

By early 2025, 70 disinfection units were distributed to water pumping stations and transfer pipelines across the region, helping ensure safe access to drinking water. In addition, a 300 m³ water storage tank was installed to serve the village cluster of Konar Komban, providing a steady supply of clean drinking water to 300 households with a population of 1,000 people. These targeted interventions reflect the project’s commitment to both immediate relief and long-term community resilience.