Tabriz to host conference on historical property conservation

TEHRAN – The 13th edition of a biennial conference on the conservation and restoration of historical-cultural relics and architectural elements will be held at Tabriz Islamic Art University on May 19 and 20.

WMO report counts extreme climatic events in Iran

TEHRAN –The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report on the State of the Climate in Asia, enumerating climate hazards and severe weather events in Iran in 2023.

The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations

In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.

Climate change, pollution threat Persian Gulf coral reefs   

TEHRAN –The Persian Gulf’s unique marine habitat is home to about eight percent of the world's coral reefs with more than 50 species, however, climate change, global warming, and pollution are pushing them toward extinction.

Khorramabad set to host 4th intl. troglodytic architecture conference

TEHRAN – Khorramabad is set to host the 4th International Troglodytic Architecture Conference from November 12 to 14.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Climate change is undeniable threat to entire civilization

TEHRAN –The phenomenon of climate change on the planet has caused extreme weather conditions posing a real and undeniable threat to the entire civilization.

Climate change hampering Malaria elimination

TEHRAN –Climate change and the floods that hit the southeastern neighboring country two years ago, have jeopardized the malaria eradication program and caused the cases of malaria infection to spike from less than 1,000 to around 10,000, an official with the Health Ministry has said.

Resilient cities can deal with climate change, official says

TEHRAN – Moving toward creating and developing resilient cities is the best way possible to deal with climate change, Sahar Tajbakhah, the head of the Iran Metrological Organization, has said.

Tehran to host 7th International Conference on Climate Change

TEHRAN – The Seventh International Conference on Climate Change will start tomorrow in Tehran and will wrap up on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

ICCIMA holds meeting to discuss private sector’s contribution to climate change

TEHRAN- The members of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Energy Committee held a meeting on Thursday to discuss ways of private sector’s contribution to climate change actions.

Climate change, not regional factors, disrupting rainfall: official

TEHRAN – Climate change rather than regional factors is responsible for disrupting rainfall patterns in the country, Darioush Gol-Alizadeh, head of the national center for weather and climate change affiliated with the Department of Environment, has said.

Evidence suggests climate change may trigger earthquakes: expert

TEHRAN – There is evidence that faults triggered by climate change may lead to the occurrence of earthquakes, Mehdi Zare professor of engineering seismology at the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, has said.

Intl. conference on climate change slated for Jan. 2024 

TEHRAN - The Seventh International Conference on Climate Change will be held in Tehran on January 29-30, 2024.

Iran hosting regional conference on intangible heritage protection

TEHRAN – Iran is playing host to a regional conference that explores West and Central Asia’s intangible heritage protection in the face of climate change.

Isfahan conference to raise awareness of dangers to intangible cultural heritage by climate change

TEHRAN—Isfahan is set to host an international conference aimed at raising awareness of possible harms that intangible cultural heritage in West and Central Asia may face due to climate change.

Climate change makes tropical storms more frequent: IMO head  

TEHRAN - Climate change has caused a gradual rise in the occurrence of tropical storms and their frequency is increasing more and more, Sahar Tajbakhsh, the head of the Iran Metrological Organization has said.

National plan needed to tackle climate change

TEHRAN- A national plan including resource management is needed to deal with the consequences of climate change, Sahar Tajbakhsh, the head of the Iran Metrological Organization, has said.

FAO highlights camels’ roles in fight against climate change

TEHRAN – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, marked World Camel Day 2023 on 22 June in Ardabil Province.

Tehran criticizes politicization of climate change

TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has rejected the notion that climate change is related to global peace and security, stating that Tehran vehemently opposes any efforts to politicize technical issues like climate change.

By Ali Karbalaei

U.S. nuclear test for "climate change"

TEHRAN - The United States is using nuclear weapons grade material for a "climate change" experiment. Enough said.

Forests are key to combating climate change   

TEHRAN - Forest sustainable management and their use of resources are key to combating climate change, and to contributing to the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations.

Climate change causes coral bleaching in Indian Ocean: expert

TEHRAN – An expert at the Iranian National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science believes that the lack of oxygen and the bleaching phenomenon of corals in the Indian Ocean are the consequences of climate change.

IRCS elaborates on activities to combat climate change

TEHRAN – The chief of the Iranian Red Crescent Society has expounded on measures taken to deal with climate change.