RT null T1 Iran - Project: Strengthening institutional capacity for the sustainable sound management of chemicals and waste throughout cleaner production approach in order to implement the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) in I.R. Iran Oil Industry - Second Independent Assessment of the Closed Projects under the Special Programme Report (December 2024) A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 chemical K1 sustainable production K1 waste management YR 2024 FD 2024-12 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/47421 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/47421 NO The project made significant progress in strengthening the sound management of chemicals and waste in the oil sector and demonstrated progress across three relevant Core Indicator Criteria. It conducted a comprehensive chemical inventory at the Lavan Oil Refinery, identifying pollution sources and evaluating chemical management options in alignment with international conventions. The project also enhanced the knowledge of oil industry managers and planners through capacity building activities,particularly in cleaner production and pollution prevention approaches. Finally, it provided guidance on minimizing environmental contamination in the oil industry, which was subsequently shared with policymakers. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 18, 2026