Iran, UNDP explore ways to preserve natural resources, address SDSs

TEHRAN – The head of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, Ali Teymouri, and the resident representative ad interim for the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iran, Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, have discussed ways to boost joint efforts on managing natural resources and mitigating climate change impacts, particularly sand and dust storms.

UNDP, DOE beef up ties to tackle air pollution

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the country’s capacity to address air pollution using new technologies.

Lake Urmia's water volume increases by 160 mcm yr/yr

TEHRAN –According to the latest report, Lake Urmia has around 1.55 billion cubic meters of water, showing a growth of 160 million cubic meters compared to the same time last year, IRNA reported on Sunday.

UNDP committed to supporting Iran's efforts toward sustainable energy future

TEHRAN –The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Islamic Republic is committed to continue supporting efforts in Iran to strengthen economic resilience, reduce emissions, and achieve a sustainable energy future.

New mobile clinics to enhance outreach of HIV services 

TEHRAN - Since 2005, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been supporting Iran’s efforts in HIV prevention through the Global Fund. The Welfare Organization has been an invaluable partner throughout all these years in reaching target populations in need of HIV-related services. 

UNDP honors Iranian recipient of Equator Prize 2024

TEHRAN –In a ceremony held by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday, Miras Parishan Kazeroon (MPK), an Iranian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), was honored as one of the winners of the prestigious Equator Prize 2024.

UNDP places Iranian NGO among Equator Prize winners

TEHRAN - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced Miras Parishan Kazeroon (MPK), a Non-Governmental Organization from Iran, as one of the winners of the prestigious Equator Prize 2024.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

UN art exhibition sheds lights on global environmental crises faced by our planet

Awareness Raising for the Environment through Art

TEHRAN – Starting last Friday, August 9th, the historic Ech Art Gallery in its beautifully renovated 100-year-old building is hosting a visual journey that combines art with environmental awareness. The group exhibition highlights global environmental crises—climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste—together representing the triple planetary crisis.

Iran ranks among nations with High Development Index

TEHRAN –According to the 2023/24 Human Development Report (HDR) by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Iran has been placed among the countries with a High Development Index (HDI).

Iran 76th among 191 countries on Human Development Index

TEHRAN - The Human Development Index (HDI) report of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) released on September 8 has placed Iran 76th among 191 countries as a nation with a high human development index.