1.80%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2019), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #78
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2020), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #76
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. NDC Status
Iran has not yet signed the Paris Agreement. Therefore, the country has not submitted an NDC.
In the meantime, through the support of Climate Promise, the country has developed:
- a National Smart Emission Inventory System and made it operational;
- a preliminary version of its National Climate Finance Strategy;
- national guidelines for its GHG emission inventory, which was approved by government;
- an economic impact assessment of the global climate response measures on the Iran economy.
How UNDP’s Climate Promise is helping Iran
The Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners. Thanks to our partners in Iran:
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Alireza Mohammadi
Programme Analyst, UNDP Iran
Krib Sitathani
Regional Coordinator for the Climate Promise, UNDP Asia and the Pacific