'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 

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 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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’

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.

DOE elaborates on Iran’s initiatives in combating SDSs

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has outlined the measures taken by the country at the global level to address the sand and dust storms (SDSs) over the past few years.

DOE sets strategic goals for long-term biodiversity preservation

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has revised a comprehensive plan, setting its strategic goals for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity by the Iranian calendar year 1430 (March 2051-March 2052).

FAO, DOE hold workshop to facilitate Iran’s engagement with GCF

TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in cooperation with the Department of Environment (DOE), serving as Iran’s National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), has held a workshop to explore effective national coordination mechanisms vital for facilitating stronger engagement with the GCF and other multilateral climate finance institutions.

DOE plans to address war-induced environmental crises

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has approved necessary measures to deal with environmental crises caused by the war imposed by the Zionist regime on the country.

DOE, Ministry of Education implementing joint project

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with the Ministry of Education is implementing an environmental project under the theme ‘education is the key to change’.

Without global cooperation, sustainable development is impossible: head of DOE

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, has said cooperation is the only way forward, as without global cooperation, achieving sustainable development is impossible.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Cheetahs running towards survival or extinction?

TEHRAN – With an estimated number of less than 30 Asiatic cheetahs remaining in Iran, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has expressed hope yet worry about the animal’s survival in the country, being pushed to the brink of extinction.

DOE, IFO boost ties to conserve aquatic resources

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Iranian Fishery Organization (IFO) will boost collaborations to preserve the aquatic resources in the northern and southern seas.

DOE developing action plan for conservation of sharks, rays

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is drafting an action plan for the preservation of sharks and rays.