Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran ranks 67th, placing it last in the CCPI. The country scores very low in all four CCPI categories: GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, Climate Policy, and Energy Use.
As in previous years, Iran scores very low for the international climate policy indicator, as it is one of the few countries that has not yet ratified the Paris Agreement. At COP26, representatives from Iran announced the country would join the Paris Agreement once existing sanctions were lifted. Iran also has no net-zero target.
The country’s GHG emissions per capita are among the highest worldwide. Its renewable energy share is still below 1% and is among the 10 countries with the largest developed gas reserves.
Meanwhile, Iran is experiencing increasingly severe heat waves and other consequences of the climate crisis.
Key Outcomes
- Iran ranks 67th, placing it last in the CCPI
- Its renewable energy share is still below 1% and thus among the 10 countries with the largest developed gas reserves
- Iran is experiencing increasingly severe heat waves and other consequences of the climate crisis
CCPI Experts
National experts that contributed to the policy evaluation of this year’s CCPI chose to remain anonymous.
