UN-Organized Art Exhibition Raises Awareness on Global Environmental Challenges

An art exhibition in Tehran, which was opened for public on 9 August, highlights global environmental challenges, focuses on the interconnected issues of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste. These pressing concerns collectively represent the triple planetary crisis that our world is facing today.

This exhibition is organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in the Islamic Republic of Iran, with the partnership of Ech Art Gallery and ArtUnity. The exhibition brings together 18 artists and 36 works of art. 

Visitors will encounter thought-provoking pieces – with accompanied information and statistics – that challenge us to reflect on our relationship with nature and our role in its conservation and preservation. These powerful artworks are more than just visual experiences; they are calls to action, urging us to acknowledge the severity of our environmental challenges as a global community and to work collectively towards sustainable solutions.

“The purpose of the exhibition is to raise public awareness about the severe environmental stress that our beautiful planet is exposed to,” said the UN Resident Coordinator, Stefan Priesner, at the opening ceremony of the exhibition. 

“While the scope of environmental challenges is extremely concerning, the positive news is that solutions exist, and humanity can tackle the triple planetary crisis. We need stronger commitment and increased resources to guide humanity towards a sustainable future,” he added. 

The exhibit is open to public 9-17 August 2024, from 16:00-22:00, at Ech Art Gallery (No. 10, Mirza Taraj Alley, Shariati Street, south of Cinema Farhang, Tehran). 

UNDP together with other UN sister agencies, funds, and programmes, works closely with national and international partners to promote the integration of environment-friendly policies into all sectors. 

UN and its partners advocate for improved management of natural resources and biodiversity conservation and strive to increase national capacities to address climate action, including through international advocacy for climate finance.

Additional Information:

The exhibition brochure in English