Due to the economic, social, cultural and political development of society and the establishment of coordination and alignment between these dimensions , the most basic elements of planning in achieving sustainable development. EPI (Environmental Performance Index) ,executive functioning political systems in order to reduce environmental stress on human health and natural resources to enhance the dynamic environment and the management of risk estimates. In this study, the effect of macroeconomic variables on environmental performance indicators for 10 countries in the Middle East , including Iran, were studied . Data from the World Bank website and EPI, during the years 2010 - 2000 were collected. Estimated using panel data methods ( panel ) and STATA software were taken . The results showed that the higher per capita income countries , education ( literacy ) is greater than the index number closer to 100 would be . It is suggested to achieve high economic growth in addition to preservation of the environment , water resources , soil, natural resources and the capacity utilization of existing manpower as well

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