Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, emphasized the crucial role of private sector investment in addressing the country's environmental challenges through green business ventures and waste management solutions.
Speaking to Iran Chamber of Commerce newsroom, Ansari highlighted that investing in environmental solutions is a key strategy for boosting the nation's business climate. She stressed that the private sector has the potential to strengthen industries and economic units by focusing on sustainable environmental practices.
Environmental problems exist, and we need investment aimed at solving these issues while fostering economic growth, Ansari said.
She pointed out that addressing pollution, managing waste, promoting green businesses, and reducing carbon emissions are areas where private sector investment is essential.
Ansari, whose department serves as the country's environmental policy-making body, underlined that environmental preservation is a collective responsibility. “Institutions cannot succeed alone in this regard. We need the private sector's expertise, technology transfer, and investment to make progress in refining and achieving sustainable development,” she added.
The Head of the Department of Environment also highlighted several key initiatives, including the production of eco-friendly products, waste management, carbon reduction, and wastewater treatment, which require focused investment.
She further suggested that private sector involvement could support the development of public transport, the expansion of electric vehicles, and improvements in fuel quality by reducing sulfur content through modern technologies.
Ansari's remarks reflect a growing recognition of the importance of integrating environmental sustainability into Iran's economic strategy, with the private sector playing an increasingly pivotal role.