TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change while considering further steps to take in the coming years, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.
“In recent years, all countries present at this conference have pledged to protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and moving toward the use of renewable energy sources,” Shina Ansari noted.
The official made the remarks while addressing the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), which is scheduled to be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 6 to 21.
The full text of Ansari's speech reads as follows:
In the name of God
Mr. President,
Distinguished Heads of State and Representatives,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
At the outset, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the government and people of Brazil for hosting the COP-30 in Belem.
This gathering could provide nations with an inva
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