Shina Ansari, head of Iran’s Department of Environment, emphasized the critical link between peace and environmental sustainability during a recent meeting in Tehran for United Nations Development Day. She warned that ongoing environmental crises, wars, and climate change threaten all nations, leading to food insecurity, poverty, and political instability. Ansari noted that military conflicts significantly harm ecosystems and called for global cooperation to address these interconnected issues. Despite sanctions, Iran is committed to carbon reduction and climate adaptation. She urged nations to recognize environmental security as essential for global stability, advocating for peace, justice, and cooperation to protect our planet.