environmental protection

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  • war 2026-04-01 23:41

    By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

    War and ecocide: environmental fallout of military attacks on Iran

    TEHRAN- Wars and armed conflicts don’t only have human casualties; the environment is one of their biggest victims. Historical experiences, from the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Kosovo conflicts, the war in Lebanon, the genocide against Gaza, to the U.S.-Israeli coalition’s actions against Iran, have shown that destruction of infrastructure, explosions, fires, and pollutants from military operations have severe and long-term effects on soil, water, air, and wildlife. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has repeatedly highlighted the issue.

  • Ramadan offers great opportunity to raise awareness on environmental protection 2026-02-21 15:38

    Ramadan offers great opportunity to raise awareness on environmental protection

    TEHRAN – Highlighting the need to strengthen self-improvement, increase social responsibility and contentment, the fasting month of Ramadan provides a great opportunity to raise public awareness, build a more sustainable culture, and take effective steps towards environmental protection.

  • 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.

  • Japan ready to implement environmental projects in Iran’s Khuzestan 2025-11-28 15:44

    Japan ready to implement environmental projects in Khuzestan

    TEHRAN – Japanese Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, has voiced his country’s readiness to implement environmental protection projects in the southwestern Khuzestan Province, particularly in areas related to water and waste management. 

  • Tehran, Kabul discuss ways to enhance environmental co-op 2025-10-29 15:23

    Tehran, Kabul discuss ways to enhance environmental co-op

    TEHRAN – Iranian and Afghan officials have explored avenues to expand collaboration in the areas related to environmental protection, especially border wetlands and rivers.

  • 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.

  • Educational workshop being held for environmental protection students 2025-08-04 15:23

    Educational workshop being held for environmental protection students

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE), in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is conducting an educational workshop to empower students studying environmental protection.