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UNDP's Clean Energy Efforts in Iran

Iran has significant potential for renewable energy, with 60,000 MW of solar capacity and 30,000 MW of wind potential. National targets aim to install 30,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030 and reduce power consumption by 10,000 MW. However, challenges such as energy intensity remain.

UNDP Welcomes New Contribution from Japan to Strengthen Wetland Management and Climate Resilience in Iran

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Islamic Republic of Iran is pleased to announce a generous contribution of JPY 690,000,000 from the Government of Japanto enhance wetland management and strengthen climate resilience in Lake Urmia, Shadegan, Parishan and Anzali wetlands.

UNDP’s dedication to health; taking steps forward

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 Iran Celebrates the 2024 Equator Prize Winner

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Iran hosted an event to celebrate the Iranian recipient of the 2024 Equator Prize.

فرهنگ اصطلاحات اقلیمی: نسخه طبیعت

A Tale of Iranian Rural Women’s Skilled Hands

Maryam Shaverdi, 40, is an inspiring woman from Shadegan County in Khuzestan Province. She began her journey 14 years ago, becoming the first woman in her community to cultivate mushrooms and raise quail.

Peace with Earth: Danone, Hyperstar and UNDP Iran join forces for sustainability

The Earth has always shown us kindness, and it has always been our responsibility to give back; now more than ever.

Celebrating the 2024 Equator Prize Winners: Honoring Indigenous and Local Climate Champions from Iran

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its partners proudly announce the winners of the 2024 Equator Prize, now in its 15th cycle. This year, eleven Indigenous Peoples and local communities from eight countries were honored as the winners of the 2024 Equator Prize.

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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