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...

Iranian Water Expert Kaveh Madani Receives Prestigious Stockholm Water Prize

Iranian researcher and water management specialist Kaveh Madani has officially accepted the Stockholm Water Prize in Sweden. King Carl XVI Gustaf presented the prestigious...

University of Tehran Records 90 Earthquakes Across Iran in One Week

Seismological networks at the University of Tehran recorded 90 earthquakes across the country between August 8 and August 14. The weekly monitoring report highlights...

Oil Spill Reaches Sensitive Mangrove Areas on Qeshm Island

Oil pollution has reached parts of the mangrove forests on Qeshm Island, raising concerns about environmental damage. Local authorities have started containment and cleanup...

Two Earthquakes Strike Iran’s Khuzestan Province With no Immediate Reports of Damage

Two earthquakes struck Iran's Khuzestan Province within a few hours early Saturday, prompting local authorities to monitor the situation closely. Officials have not reported...

Iran Expands Mangrove Forest Conservation Through Restoration and Climate Action

Iran has expanded its mangrove forest conservation efforts through new restoration projects, scientific research, and ecosystem monitoring. Environmental officials say these initiatives will strengthen...

Iran Records 128 Earthquakes in One Week as Kermanshah Sees Highest Seismic Activity

Iran recorded 128 earthquakes between July 18 and July 24, highlighting the country's continued exposure to frequent seismic activity. Data released by the seismological...