The Iran war is reportedly accelerating the global shift towards renewable energy, according to the United Nations climate secretary, Michael Stiell. Early signs suggest this is accelerating some countries' low-carbon transition. Demand for rooftop solar systems across Europe has surged, while countries such as Pakistan have reported a jump in electric vehicle sales. Meanwhile, Asia's rice farmers are under increasing stress due to fertilizer shortages and soaring fuel costs amid the Iran war, and an emerging El Nino weather phenomenon. The destruction of the world's tropical forests has decreased from a record high in 2025, a report by the World “Resources Institute and the University of Maryland.