environmental protection

2026-09-04 17:00

Pezeshkian: Environmental protection is a pillar of national and social security

TEHRAN - President Masoud Pezeshkian has described environmental protection as a key pillar of the country’s national and social security, stressing that the preservation of natural resources must be addressed within this framework.

Iran proposes BRICS environmental network to address ecological damage

2026-08-18 15:42

DOE proposes BRICS environmental network to address ecological damage

TEHRAN - Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has called for closer environmental cooperation among BRICS member states, describing their combined capacities in natural resources, biodiversity, coastal and marine ecosystems, and other environmentally valuable areas as a “historic opportunity” to address the growing global environmental crisis.

DOE chief: martyred Leader’s policies serve as foundation of environmental policymaking

2026-07-17 15:38

DOE chief: Policies declared by martyred Leader serve as foundation of environmental protection

TEHRAN – The general policies declared in 2015 by the late Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, serve as the primary basis for environmental protection, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.

2026-07-07 16:16

DOE chief highlights Leader’s collective responsibility policy for environmental protection

TEHRAN – Elaborating on the late Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s mindset on the environment, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, said the Leader’s environmental policies underlined the collective responsibility of each individual to protect the natural environment.

2026-06-22 15:57

‘Environmental protection should safeguard rights of future generations’

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the need for environmental protection and the sustainable use of biological resources, with an emphasis on safeguarding the rights of future generations, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.

2026-06-12 15:46

Over 2,400 environmental houses, NGOs operating nationwide

TEHRAN – More than 1,360 environmental houses and 1,050 non-governmental organizations are voluntarily operating across the country in different fields, including training, promoting, preserving wildlife, cleaning up nature, planting saplings, and decision-making, an official with the DOE has said.

2026-06-10 15:28

Renewable power plants being developed in line with environmental requirements

TEHRAN- The Deputy of Technical and Engineering of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) wrote in a note: The development of renewable power plants can lead to favorable results only when carried out based on precise technical standards, clear environmental requirements, and continuous monitoring.

‘Eco-friendly dormitory’ to promote environmental protection among students

2026-06-10 15:20

‘Eco-friendly dormitory’ to promote environmental protection in universities

TEHRAN –To promote the culture of environmental protection, Tehran University of Medical Sciences has launched a project that focuses on turning dormitories of universities into eco-friendly places.

2026-06-09 16:00

President: We are all responsible for environmental protection

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the shared responsibility of each individual for the protection of the environment, saying, “We all bear the responsibility to care for the environment."

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.

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.

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.