Department of Environment (DOE)

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  • DOE outlines measures to save, restore mangrove forests Yesterday 16:04

    DOE outlines measures to save, restore mangrove forests

    TEHRAN – Over the past years, the Department of Environment (DOE) has undertaken extensive measures to protect, monitor, restore, and develop mangrove forests.

  • DOE chief to spotlight environmental consequences of war at UN climate conference 2026-07-22 15:04

    DOE chief to spotlight environmental consequences of war at UN climate conference

    TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the Head of the Department of Environment, has announced that the country's primary focus at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) will be to highlight the environmental impacts of war and call for greater international accountability.

  • DOE chief: waste, plastic pollution are big challenges 2026-07-12 16:19

    DOE chief: waste, plastic pollution are big challenges

    TEHRAN – According to the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, waste and plastic pollution are the two main challenges facing the country's environment.

  • DOE issues title deeds for 22 wetlands 2026-07-03 16:06

    DOE issues title deeds for 22 wetlands

    TEHRAN – In an effort to ensure the legal protection of wetlands, prevent encroachment, and establish state sovereignty over these valuable ecosystems, the Department of Environment (DOE) has issued titled deeds for 22 wetlands, covering an area of 1.34 million hectares, across the country.

  • ‘Inaction to environmental devastation resulting from conflicts exacerbates war impacts’ 2026-07-03 15:59

    ‘Inaction to environmental devastation resulting from conflicts exacerbates war impacts’

    TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has highlighted that remaining silent in the face of environmental destruction caused by warmongers is the same as accepting a threat that will, sooner or later, impact everyone.

  • DOE chief attending CED9 session in Bangkok 2026-07-01 15:13

    DOE chief attending CED9 session in Bangkok

    TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), is participating in the ninth session of the Committee on Environment and Development (CED9) being held from July 1-3 in Bangkok, Thailand.

  • DOE, UNEP to boost co-op on documenting war damage 2026-06-20 16:07

    DOE, UNEP to boost co-op on documenting war damage

    TEHRAN— The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the under-secretary-general of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Inger Andersen, have discussed ways to expand cooperation on documenting war environmental impacts in the country.

  • DOE highlights need for smart monitoring of wildlife 2026-06-14 16:07

    DOE highlights need for smart monitoring of wildlife

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has underlined the need to benefit from advanced technologies, like camera traps for smart monitoring of wildlife, to effectively preserve valuable wildlife species.

  • Developing national land subsidence document on agenda 2026-06-08 15:44

    Developing national land subsidence document on agenda

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a national document on land subsidence, Mohsen Shahryari, an official with the DOE, has said.

  • DOE 2026-06-07 17:05

    No national security without environmental security: DOE head

    TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has elaborated on different measures taken to address environmental challenges, saying that national security cannot be realized without paying attention to the environment.

  • DOE 2026-06-05 14:59

    ECO ministerial meeting: Iran push for environmental diplomacy

    TEHRAN – The head of Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has highlighted the importance of developing environmental diplomacy among Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states as an inevitable necessity to ensure a sustainable future, underscoring that no country can tackle complex environmental challenges alone.

  • DOE to designate Miqan as Wetland of Intl. Importance 2026-06-01 16:09

    DOE to designate Miqan as Wetland of Intl. Importance

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has nominated Miqan wetland in the central province of Markazi to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List), aiming to strengthen preservation and sustainable management of the site.

  • DOE details measures to strengthen preservation of natural habitats 2026-05-30 15:22

    DOE details measures to strengthen preservation of natural habitats

    TEHRAN – To strengthen the preservation of natural habitats and protected areas, the Department of Environment (DOE) has taken different measures, such as inaugurating a national committee for the smart protection of the environment, revising protected areas management, combating drought impacts, and developing fire extinguishing infrastructure.

  • DOE 2026-05-29 15:37

    DOE starts satellite monitoring across Hyrcanian forests

    TEHRAN - The Department of Environment has announced that it began satellite monitoring in the UNESCO-registered Hyrcanian forests in the northern province of Gilan.

  • DOE supports ecotourism projects in Zarivar wetland 2026-05-19 16:36

    DOE supports ecotourism projects in Zarivar wetland

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced it will support ecotourism and nature-based projects around Zarivar, designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention.

  • DOE, UNDP study impact of SDSs on biodiversity 2026-05-17 16:20

    DOE, UNDP study impact of SDSs on biodiversity

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has conducted studies on the impact of sand and dust storms (SDSs) on the country’s biodiversity.

  • DOE chief: Birds are messengers of peace and life 2026-05-10 16:15

    DOE chief: Birds are messengers of peace and life

    TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, in a note, has described birds as the messengers of peace and life, holding the international community responsible for ensuring the safety of the sky where birds’ wing whistle is a promise of life's continuity.

  • DOE updating national document on public participation 2026-05-09 16:14

    DOE updating national document on public participation

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is updating and completing an existing national document on public participation in environmental protection.

  • war 2026-04-14 18:41

    US, Israel should be prosecuted in international courts for ecocide: DOE

    TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said that the environmental degradation caused by the US-Israel coalition during the 40-day imposed war should be prosecuted in international courts.

  • Shina Ansari 2026-04-08 00:09

    DOE warns UNEP about environmental impact of striking peaceful nuclear plants

    TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, in a letter to the executive director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Inger Andersen, has warned about the detrimental consequences of brutal attacks on Iran's nuclear plants.

  • DOE aims to utilize space technology for environmental protection 2026-02-24 15:01

    DOE aims to utilize space technology for environmental protection

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment and the Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC) have highlighted the need to use space technology to increase the accuracy and speed of environmental projects. 

  • DOE, Education Ministry plan to develop environmental education curriculum 2026-02-13 15:37

    DOE, Education Ministry plan to develop environmental education curriculum

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Education Ministry have discussed the possibility of developing a national education curriculum to promote environmental responsibility and awareness among children.

  • DOE restoring four wetlands across country 2026-02-11 15:41

    DOE restoring four wetlands across country

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is reviving four wetlands, namely Bamdej in southwestern Khuzestan province, Gomishan in northern Golestan province, Arjan in southern Fars province, and Quri Gol in northwestern East Azarbaijan province.

  • National working group convenes on environmental protection 2026-02-08 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).