Enhancing Air Quality

About this project

Air pollution is a major global challenge, disproportionately impacting low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most recent data collected shows that in only one year air pollution caused around 6.7 million premature deaths and led to significant economic losses - $8.1 trillion globally. These burdens are especially heavy in developing nations, where rapid urbanization and industrialization exacerbate pollution, hindering economic growth, increasing inequality, and weakening human capital. In Iran, the problem is particularly severe in cities like Tehran, which faces high levels of pollutants due to urbanization, industrial activities, and traffic. The economic and social costs of pollution in Tehran alone are quiet notable, including medical costs and lost productivity. As reported by Word Bank, nationwide air pollution could lead to considerable premature deaths, significantly straining the countrys resources, and impeding overall development. Addressing air pollution is essential to improving health outcomes and reducing socioeconomic burdens, especially for vulnerable communities. This initiative aims to develop a full-fledged project document through comprehensive assessment, involving stakeholders and leveraging innovative technologies, to develop scalable solutions. By aligning with global standards and integrating new high-tech equipment, the initiative seeks to develop a project document to design a comprehensive s…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 3Good Health and Well-being
• 11Sustainable Cities and Communities

Published by

United Nations Development Programme · Multilateral

Countries

Iran

Sectors

Public sector policy and administrative managementEnvironmental policy and administrative management

Funded by

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Implemented by

UNDP

Accountable

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Published by United Nations Development Programme to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 5 Oct 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XM-DAC-41114-PROJECT-01003567.

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