Koa Madani, head of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), announced his inclusion in Time magazine's list of 100 influential climate leaders for 2026 and wrote: "I am happy to be the first Iranian in the history of Time magazine's list of 100 influential climate leaders to emphasize once again the importance of changing water, this honor is important to me. The attitude towards water resources administration and its role in building a more sustainable and fairer future, and I hope that this achievement can also inspire the younger generation of Iran and remind them that knowledge, effort and commitment to change can be effective across borders." He also expressed satisfaction with the increased visibility of the concept of "bankruptcy" in the global climate agenda and emphasized: "Water is not the only victim of climate change, but it is part of the solution and a powerful opportunity for the solidarity of people, priorities and nations in a world that is increasingly divided." This year he also received the prestigious international award "Stockholm Water 2026" known as the Water Nobel, and the newspaper "Independent" also included his name in the third annual list of "Climate 100" along with world famous figures.

Koa Madani, head of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), announced his inclusion in Time magazine's list of 100 influential climate leaders for 2026 and wrote: "I am happy to be the first Iranian in the history of Time magazine's list of 100 influential climate leaders to emphasize once again the importance of changing water, this honor is important to me. The attitude towards water resources administration and its role in building a more sustainable and fairer future, and I hope that this achievement can also inspire the younger generation of Iran and remind them that knowledge, effort and commitment to change can be effective across borders." He also expressed satisfaction with the increased visibility of the concept of "bankruptcy" in the global climate agenda and emphasized: "Water is not the only victim of climate change, but it is part of the solution and a powerful opportunity for the solidarity of people, priorities and nations in a world that is increasingly divided." This year he also received the prestigious international award "Stockholm Water 2026" known as the Water Nobel, and the newspaper "Independent" also included his name in the third annual list of "Climate 100" along with world famous figures.