Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran ranks 68th and last overall in the CCPI – the lowest of the very low climate performers. The country receives very low ratings across the board, in GHG Emissions, Energy Use, Renewable Energy, and Climate Policy.
Iran is one of the few countries that has not yet ratified the Paris Agreement and has no net-zero target. Iran’s GHG emissions are among the world’s highest. Its current renewable energy share is less than 1% and the country is among the 10 countries with the largest developed oil and gas reserves.
Key Outcomes
- Iran ranks 68th and last overall in the CCPI – the lowest of the very low climate performers.
- It is one of the few countries that has not yet ratified the Paris Agreement and has no net-zero target.
- The country‘s renewable energy share is less than 1%.
CCPI experts
As no CCPI experts contributed to this year’s climate policy evaluation for Iran, the average grade was applied.
