Iran, UN-Habitat to Implement NUPP II
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – In an attempt to achieve an integrated framework for urban planning in Iran and for sustainable urbanization, the implementation of the second phase of the National Urban Policy Program (NUPP) was discussed during a visit by the representative of the UN-Habitat to Tehran.
Iran and the UN-Habitat discussed increasing cooperation during the meeting of Srinivasa Popuri, a senior officer of the United Nations Human Settlement Program, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP), with senior urban policymakers in Tehran.
During one of the meetings, held on Sunday, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning and Architecture and Secretary of Iran's Supreme Council of Urban Planning and Architecture Farzaneh Sadegh Malvajerd highlighted ongoing attempts for approving the first phase of the NUPP in the Supreme Council following its successful implementation, and also implementation of the second phase of NUPP in Iran.
Popuri reflected his views on implementing the second phase and said this document is a framework that guides urban planning policies not only in Iran but also in other countries.
Establishing an integrated framework for urban planning in Iran, spatial planning for achieving a network of sustainable cities, and access to adequate housing are among the policies of the Iranian Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, Sadegh Malvajerd stated.
Arman Khorsand, an adviser to the Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Secretary of the National Habitat Committee (NHC) in Iran, also welcomed the representative of the United Nations Human Settlement Program to Tehran and said the exchange of experiences is an important aim for expansion of cooperation.
Habitat is a strategic partner and a source of innovative approaches and ideas for having a better living environment for all, Khorsand added.
Considering the policies of the Iranian government for the provision of adequate housing for all and Habitat's strategic policy for promoting standard and resilient settlements, the collaboration would be very effective, he said.
The two sides decided to expand joint cooperation by the upcoming session of the United Nations Habitat Assembly in Nairobi.
Also, the UN-Habitat would hand in the report on its cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran and the comprehensive 5-year cooperation plan by the end of May.
