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2021-06-07 17:22
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Environment missing from presidential debates
TEHRAN – Low rainfall and water scarcity are among the major environmental issues that Iran has been dealing with throughout history. However, all the seven presidential candidates for the upcoming elections have missed out on environmental issues in their debates.
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2021-06-06 16:45
Flocks of migratory bird land in Chaldoran wetlands
TEHRAN – The beautiful wetlands of Chaldoran in the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan are hosting more than 50 species of migratory birds.
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2021-05-30 17:49
Alarm bells ringing: Persian gazelle facing extinction
TEHRAN – Habitat destruction and overhunting have reduced the population of 20,000 Persian gazelle to less than 500 in habitats of South Khorasan province, putting the species in danger of extinction.
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2021-05-28 16:43
Iran welcomes scientific cooperation related to Caspian Sea
TEHRAN – Iranian academic and scientific institutions have always supported scientific initiatives in relation to the Caspian Sea, Kazem Jalali, Ambassador of Iran to Russia said.
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2021-05-26 16:43
More drought predicted for Iran over next 5 years
TEHRAN – According to the World Meteorological Organization's multiannual forecast, in the next five years, Iran’s average rainfall will decline by 75 percent, and the temperature rises by 50-75 percent compared to the long-term average.
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2021-05-26 16:34
Tehran, Vienna working on €400,000 of joint environmental projects
TEHRAN – Iran and Austria are working on 17 joint environmental projects worth €400,000, seven of which have so far been completed, ISNA reported on Wednesday.
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2021-05-21 18:08
“Biodiversity, ecotourism development strategy” conference to be held
TEHRAN – A national conference on “Biodiversity, ecotourism development strategy” will be held online on May 22-24, to mark International Day for Biological Diversity.
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2021-05-10 16:21
Some $766m proposed to drought management projects
TEHRAN – A total of 3.2 trillion rials (nearly $766 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) has been proposed for drought management projects with the priority given to the immediate supply of fresh water in urban areas across the country.
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2021-04-24 17:32
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Kish Island hosting 30% of Iran’s bird species
TEHRAN – Kish island, stretching to 91 square kilometers, is home to 30 percent of the whole bird species in the country.
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2021-04-23 16:21
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Let’s reverse the destructive trend of planet
TEHRAN – It is the duty of each and every one of us on Earth to be determined to reverse the destructive trend of this planet. Having a healthy planet is not a choice, it is a necessity.
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2021-04-18 17:51
Wildfire prevention regulations to be prepared
TEHRAN – Due to the hot season and the increasing risk of wildfires, fire prevention procedures will be prepared and announced to all the provinces soon, Jamshid Mohabbat Khani, commander of the protection unit of the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.
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2021-04-11 17:02
Airborne imagery to study climate change in Hyrcanian forests
TEHRAN – The Forests, Range, and Watershed Management Organization has carried out aerial surveys on Hyrcanian forests using technological advances to identify the effects of climate change, ILNA reported on Sunday.
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2021-04-03 18:20
Iran to probably face drought this year: expert
TEHRAN – Iran will probably experience drought over the current [Iranian calendar] year (began on March 21), as only four provinces out of 31 provinces of the country received normal rainfall last year, director of flood control at Forests, Rangelands, and Watershed Management Organization said.
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2021-03-12 16:56
National document drafted for water management, environment protection
TEHRAN – A national document for preserving water resources, managing drought, and soil erosion, and protecting the environment has been drafted by the vice president’s office for science and technology.
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2021-03-07 17:50
Major afforestation project inaugurated in Tehran
TEHRAN – An afforestation project across one thousand hectares area of land around the city of Tehran was inaugurated on Sunday, IRNA reported.
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2021-03-03 17:02
Dam building in Afghanistan threatens Hamoun Wetlands in Iran
TEHRAN – Construction of Kamal Khan Dam in Afghanistan has caused Hamoun Wetlands to dry up and generate sand and dust hotspots, Masoud Tajrishi, deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE) for the human environment, has said.
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2021-02-16 17:38
Tehran meeting highlights ‘inseparable link between wetlands and life’
TEHRAN- On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of signing the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, a ceremony was held on Tuesday at the Department of Environment to emphasize the need for protecting wetlands as they play a key role in life of societies.
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2021-02-01 16:47
By Mehdi Garshasbi
Let’s just say ‘RAMSAR' wetlands convention
On February 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar, nestling between the Alborz mountains and the Caspian Sea coast, the representatives of 18 nations put their signatures to the text of a remarkable treaty.
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2021-01-31 18:19
Shadegan wetland becoming a better habitat for migratory birds
TEHRAN – Measures are being taken in Shadegan wetland to improve living conditions for migratory birds, Issa Kalantari, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has stated.
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2021-01-29 17:20
Reforestation projects implemented in Khuzestan
TEHRAN – Two reforestation projects on tree plantation and surface water management were put into operation in the southwestern province of Khuzestan on Thursday, IRNA reported.
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2021-01-26 17:59
Protected areas expand by 635,000 ha
TEHRAN – Some 635,000 hectares of natural lands added to the country’s protected areas due to the biological values, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.
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2021-01-25 18:08
Migratory birds wintering in northern Iran increased by 30%
TEHRAN – The population of migratory birds took flight to spend the cold season in the northern province of Mazandaran increased by 30 percent since the beginning of winter (December 21, 2020) compared to the same period last year, head of wildlife affairs at the provincial department of environment (DOE) has said.
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2021-01-25 18:06
Mangrove forests at serious risk of disappearing, loss of species
TEHRAN – Although the existing laws prohibit any destruction and pollution of the wetlands and forests, the mangrove ecosystems in southern Iran are in serious danger due to the construction of roads and shrimp farming sites.
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2021-01-24 18:28
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Is reproduction a solution to Persian fallow deer conservation?
TEHRAN – Efforts are being made to protect endangered species of Persian fallow deer which is reported to remain a population of 400-500 across the country, but is this really save the animals from extinction?
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2021-01-23 17:47
Dam construction, a main barrier to Jazmourian wetland’s restoration
TEHRAN – Dam construction has been the most important factor preventing the revitalization of Jazmourian wetland, Vahid Pourmardan, head of Sistan-Baluchestan province’s department of environment, has said.
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2021-01-12 17:53
Special budget allocated to protect biosphere reserves
TEHRAN – Two biosphere reserves, namely Golestan and Dena, will receive special funds in the national budget bill for the next calendar year (starting on March 20), IRNA reported on Tuesday.
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2021-01-10 17:27
Khuzestan, Iran’s unique haven for birds
TEHRAN – The southwestern province of Khuzestan is the most diverse region in terms of different bird species, its unique and pleasant climate, as well as rich natural habitats have turned this province into a paradise for rare and endangered species of birds.
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2021-01-09 17:34
Document on protection of felines inhibiting with cheetahs approved
TEHRAN – A national document on protection of felines inhibiting with cheetahs has been adopted in seven provinces of the country, IRNA reported on Saturday.
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2021-01-09 17:33
Shadegan wetland home to wintering migratory birds
TEHRAN – Shadegan wetland in the southwestern province of Khuzestan is now hosting flocks of migratory birds that came to spend the winter, IRIB reported on Saturday.
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2021-01-08 17:47
Jungle cat observed for first time in northwestern Iran
TEHRAN – After many years, for the first time, a jungle cat was observed in Assadabad plain located in northwestern Hamedan city, Mehdi Safikhani, deputy head of Hamedan department of environment has announced.
