Department of Environment (DOE)

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  • National working group convenes on environmental protection Yesterday 15:07

    National working group convenes on environmental protection

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) held on Sunday the first national working group on promoting environmental protection.

  • wildlife 2026-02-04 22:55

    DOE expounds on measures for preservation of biodiversity 

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has elaborated on achievements and measures taken by the administration to protect the biodiversity, ecosystem, and endangered species in the country.

  • DOE 2026-02-02 15:31

    DOE holds conference on Intl. Wetlands Day  

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) organized a conference in Tehran on Monday to mark International Wetlands Day, with representatives from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the embassies of the UAE, Iraq, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in attendance.

  • DOE underscores use of smart environmental protection systems 2026-01-31 14:00

    DOE underscores use of smart environmental protection systems

    TEHRAN – Given that traditional methods can no longer meet the needs of a fragile environment, the integration of smart technologies for environmental conservation seems inevitable, an official with the Department of Environment has said.

  • Modern tech to help resolve environmental issues 2026-01-28 15:52

    Modern tech to help resolve environmental issues

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to resolve environmental challenges utilizing modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). 

  • DOE to develop pest management plan 2026-01-20 15:26

    DOE to develop pest management plan

    TEHRAN – Given the importance of protecting biodiversity and genetic resources, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a pest management plan to combat plant pests and pathogens as the main threat to the country’s unique ecosystem, particularly forests.

  • Long-term strategic goals for biodiversity conservation 2026-01-10 13:20

    Long-term strategic goals for biodiversity conservation

    TEHRAN – A national comprehensive plan has been developed, setting its strategic goals for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity by the Iranian calendar year 1430 (March 2051-March 2052).

  • DOE approves seven community conserved areas 2026-01-07 15:23

    DOE approves seven community conserved areas

    TEHRAN – In an effort to strengthen the participation of local communities in conserving nature, the Department of Environment (DOE) has approved seven natural areas to be protected by the public.

  • DOE develops five-year wildfire monitoring plan 2026-01-06 14:57

    DOE develops five-year wildfire monitoring plan

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has developed a five-year monitoring plan to prevent the catastrophic wildfires, exacerbated by the drought, in four main types of areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, protected areas, and national nature monuments.

  • 'Climate adaptation best strategy to reduce climate vulnerabilities' 2025-12-17 15:17

    'Climate adaptation best strategy to reduce climate vulnerabilities'

    TEHRAN – Boosting resilience and adaptation is the most effective strategy to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said.

  • DOE, UNDP hold meeting on wetlands preservation  2025-12-17 15:14

    DOE, UNDP hold meeting on wetlands preservation 

    TEHRAN – Ahmadreza Lahijanzadeh, the deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE) for Marine and Wetlands affairs, and Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, the resident representative ad interim for United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Iran, held talks in Tehran on Wednesday, with a focus on the preservation of the country’s wetlands, particularly Hour al-Azim and Hamoun wetlands through provisions of water rights from Afghanistan and Iraq, respectively. 

  • DOE 2025-12-12 14:47

    DOE fostering environmental diplomacy at UNEA-7

    TEHRAN – Attending the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, is promoting environmental diplomacy by holding talks with participating countries.

  • Cultural heritage minister: Persepolis has not suffered any deformation or damage 2025-12-02 17:25

    Cultural heritage minister: Persepolis has not suffered any deformation or damage

    TEHRAN--Based on technical reports and periodic assessments of Persepolis (also known as Takht-e Jamshid) in Fars province, no new or worrying events have been observed so far regarding the deformation of structures or damage related to subsidence, Minister of Cultural Heritage Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri has said.

  • DOE announces new phase of wetlands conservation project 2025-11-26 14:55

    DOE announces new phase of wetlands conservation project

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced the beginning of a new phase of the wetlands conservation project (2025 –2028) to strengthen sustainable livelihoods and alleviate pressure on the wetlands ecosystem.

  • DOE calls for implementing regional action plan to save Caspian Sea 2025-11-22 15:03

    DOE calls for implementing regional action plan to save Caspian Sea

    TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has called for implementing a regional action plan drafted by five littoral states for the conservation of the Caspian Sea.

  • Despite sanctions, Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change: DOE chief 2025-11-08 15:08

    Despite sanctions, Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change: DOE chief

    TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change while considering further steps to take in the coming years, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

  • DOE chief to attend COP30 in Brazil 2025-11-05 15:23

    DOE chief to attend COP30 in Brazil

    TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, will participate in the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), which is scheduled to be held in Belém, Brazil, from November 6 to 21.

  • Iran discusses environmental issues with Turkey, Azerbaijan 2025-10-18 16:07

    DOE discusses environmental issues with Turkey, Azerbaijan

    TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, in separate meetings with Emine Erdoğan, the first lady of Turkey, and Mukhtar Babayev, the Azerbaijani Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources, explored avenues to promote cooperation in the environment sector.

  • DOE chief attending global Zero Waste Forum 2025-10-17 15:30

    DOE chief attending global Zero Waste Forum

    TEHRAN –  A delegation led by the head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, is participating in the global Zero Waste Forum, being held in Istanbul from October 17 to 19.

  • DOE, IIDCYA join hands to promote environmental protection 2025-10-08 15:05

    DOE, IIDCYA join hands to promote environmental protection

    TEHRAN - The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote environmental protection among children and young adults.

  • DOE ready to take part in China’s Longjiang initiative 2025-09-28 15:08

    DOE ready to take part in China’s Longjiang initiative

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced its preparedness to collaborate on the Longjiang initiative proposed by China, which focuses on strategic partnerships in key areas such as biodiversity conservation, ecological product development, and environmental education.

  • DOE restarts Asiatic cheetah preservation plan after 6 years halt 2025-09-21 15:28

    DOE restarts Asiatic cheetah preservation plan after 6 years halt

    TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has resumed the implementation of the national project to protect Asiatic cheetahs after a six-year hiatus.

  • DOE develops first AI-powered environmental protection platform 2025-09-20 15:42

    DOE develops first AI-powered environmental protection platform

    TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has developed the first bilingual platform based on artificial intelligence in line with digital transformation and facilitating access to environmental laws and regulations.

  • DOE, tourism ministry team up for sustainable development 2025-09-15 15:54

    DOE, tourism ministry team up for sustainable development

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership in preserving the environment and promoting sustainable tourism.

  • Comprehensive plan for combating SDSs approved 2025-08-20 15:02

    Comprehensive plan for combating SDSs approved

    TEHRAN – The national specialized working group on sand and dust storms (SDSs), in cooperation with other governmental bodies, has approved a comprehensive plan to address SDSs, which will be used as a national reference document to enhance the country’s resilience against one of the most acute environmental threats.

  • DOE official highlights role of science in species conservation 2025-08-18 15:52

    DOE official highlights role of science in species conservation

    TEHRAN – Utilizing the science and capabilities of experts is essential for species conservation as it plays a key role in addressing the critical situation of endangered species, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

  • DOE implementing over 120 projects to preserve marine coastal ecosystem 2025-08-11 16:43

    DOE implementing over 120 projects to preserve marine coastal ecosystem

    TEHRAN – Over the past few years, the Department of Environment (DOE) has been implementing more than 120 projects to protect the country’s marine coastal ecosystem.

  • green tourism 2025-08-04 16:51

    Promoting green tourism, a joint strategy of DoE and Cultural Heritage Ministry

    TEHRAN-- Shina Ansari, Vice President and Head of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE), emphasized the need to redesign the tourism development model in Iran and urged for improving strategic cooperation with Cultural Heritage Ministry in green tourism field.

  • DOE highlights role of experts in expanding environmental diplomacy 2025-07-22 14:12

    DOE highlights role of experts in expanding environmental diplomacy

    TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has highlighted the role of Iranian experts and their participation in international meetings in expanding environmental diplomacy, particularly in dealing with sand and dust storms (SDSs).

  • ‘Active diplomacy prerequisite for addressing transboundary SDSs’ 2025-07-16 17:34

    ‘Active diplomacy prerequisite for addressing transboundary SDSs’

    TEHRAN – Referring to the fact that the sources of the sand and dust storms impacting Iran are located outside the country, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has underlined the role of environmental diplomacy in managing climatic crises, particularly sand and dust storms.