By Afshin Majlesi

Discover Shurgol wetland: a sanctuary for birds, wildlife, and nature lovers

TEHRAN – Shurgol wetland in northwest Iran is a favored destination for nature lovers and eco-tourists due to its rich biodiversity and unique landscapes.

Gandoman registered as Iran’s 27th wetland on Ramsar Convention

TEHRAN –Gandoman wetland, a permanent inland freshwater wetland located in the Middle Zagros mountain range, has been registered as Iran's 27th wetland of international importance.

Baram Alwan registered as Iran’s 26th wetland on Ramsar Convention

TEHRAN –Baram Alwan wetland, located in the southwestern province of Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad, and surrounded by the Zagros mountains, has recently been inscribed on the Ramsar List.

Podcast on wetlands now available

TEHRAN –On the verge of World Wetlands Day, which is annually held on February 2, a podcast series has been launched on introducing wetlands inside and outside the country with the first episode allocated to Anzali Wetland in northern Iran.

Wetlands still facing water shortage despite precipitations

TEHRAN - Although the recent rains have improved the country's water resources to some extent, wetlands are not in good condition and many of them are still struggling with water shortage and dryness.

Some $10,000 allocated for Kani Barazan wetland

TEHRAN – A budget of five billion rials (about $10,000) has been earmarked to improve tourism facilities around Kani Barazan wetland, the northwestern province of West Azarbaijan.

Ramsar Convention Museum to be established

TEHRAN – The Ramsar Convention Museum will be launched in the northern city of Ramsar with the participation of the private sector, Shahram Fadakar, the director of the Ramsar regional center for education and research in Central and West Asia, has stated.

Bandar Khamir, Varzaneh accredited as Ramsar Wetland Cities

TEHRAN – The cities of “Bandar Khamir” near the Khorkhoran International Wetland in Hormozgan province and the city of “Varzaneh” near the Gavkhuni International Wetland in Isfahan province were awarded the title of Wetland City by the Ramsar Convention.

Golestan wetlands grappling with drought, mismanagement

TEHRAN - Alagol, Almagol, and Ajigol – the three major wetlands in the northern province of Gilan – have been facing drought and mismanagement over the past couple of years.