Environment

UN official says environment must be part of Iran’s post-war recovery

The UN Resident Coordinator in Iran, Christine Weigand, said environmental protection must be part of emergency response and long-term recovery plans, according to Tehran Times.

Araghchi says strikes on oil sites raise environmental risks

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US-Israeli attacks on Iran's oil facilities and refineries had raised serious environmental risks, according to a report citing the Iranian news agency ISNA.

Ancient Iranian Earthen Architecture Offers Sustainable Solutions for Modern Climate Challenges

Ancient Iranian builders developed remarkable earthen architecture traditions to adapt everyday life to harsh desert environments. Across central...

Gahar Lake Registered as International Ramsar Wetland Sanctuary

International conservation authorities officially added Gahar Lake in Lorestan province to the Ramsar Convention on October 5. This...

Urial Sheep Play Key Role in Protecting Southern Iran’s Mountain Ecosystems

Urial sheep play an indispensable ecological role across the mountainous and rocky habitats of southern Iran. Environmental researchers...

First Flock of Migratory Pelicans Arrives at Iran’s Solduz Wetland

The first flock of 35 migratory pelicans recently arrived at Solduz Wetland in northwestern Iran. Akbar Qaemi, head of Naqadeh’s Department of Environment, confirmed...

Tabas UNESCO Global Geopark Wins Two International Awards

Iran’s Tabas UNESCO Global Geopark has won two awards at an international competition in Malaysia. The results highlight the region’s geological and natural heritage. The...

Iran Records 82 Earthquakes Across Several Provinces in One Week

Seismological networks recently detected 82 minor earthquakes across several Iranian provinces during a seven-day observation period. Monitoring stations operated by the Institute of Geophysics...

Iran Expands National Conservation Efforts to Save the Endangered Persian Yellow Deer

Environmental authorities in Iran are expanding multi-pronged initiatives to restore threatened wildlife species across national habitats. Mohammad Nosrati, an official representing state wildlife management,...

Iran Identifies 30 Critical Areas to Combat Sand and Dust Storms

Iran has prioritized 30 critical domestic source areas for sand and dust storms through a national assessment. The United Nations Development Programme supported this...

Caspian Sea Countries Renew Calls for Stronger Environmental Cooperation at COP7

Five Caspian Sea countries have renewed calls for stronger environmental cooperation during COP7 in Tehran. Iran’s Environment Department chief, Shina Ansari, emphasized shared responsibility...