Environmental Protection
The latest news and views about protection of environment
UK Firm Makes $115m Investment in Waste Recycling in Iran
A British company has invested $115 million in a garbage recycling project in Iran’s northwestern province of Zanjan.
Imperial College Lecturer Appointed to Iran’s Dept. of Environment
Kaveh Madani, a salient Iranian environment lecturer at Imperial College of London, has been appointed as the Social, International, Technology and Educational Deputy of Iran’s Department of Environment.
Iran, Afghanistan to Launch Joint Project to Restore Hamun Lake
Tehran and Kabul are preparing a joint strategic plan aimed at restoring Hamun Lake, which lies in the Iran-Afghanistan border, an Iranian official said.
Iran Joins Club of Stone Paper Producers
An Iranian production unit has managed to make paper from stone using indigenous technology, making Iran one of the few countries in the world to have the knowhow.
Nature Schools; Different Environment to Nurture Students
Nature schools are a new initiative giving Iranian students the chance to get away from the restrictions of conventional schools.
Man Sentenced to Do Research for Illegal Use of Groundwater
An Iranian man who had illegally exploited subterranean water resources has been sentenced by a court to carrying out some research work.
Iranian Researchers Produce Eco-Friendly Bin Bags
A group of researchers in an Iranian knowledge-based company have managed to produce a kind of biodegradable garbage bag using oxidized nanoparticles.
Millions of Hectares in Iran to Be Planted with Saplings
Plans are underway to turn millions of hectares of land across Iran into green areas to tackle dust pollution.
Renewable Energy Firms Can Use Tax Incentives in Iran
International and domestic private companies in the renewable energy industry will be eligible for tax holidays for 5-13 years as part of incentives to prop up investment in the nascent renewable sector, a deputy economy minister said on Sunday.
Iran to Host First UN Meeting on Dust Pollution
The head of Iran’s Environment Department announced that the Islamic Republic is to host the first UN international meeting on dust pollution.
Multimedia Art Exhibition in Tehran Warns People about Threats to Environment
The multimedia art exhibition Jazr [literally ebb tide] is underway in Silk Road Gallery, Tehran, with a focus on environmental issues, water in particular.
Iranian President Test-Drives Homegrown Electric Car
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani test-drove a domestically-manufactured electric car on the National Clean Air Day.
3 Iranian Universities among Top 500 Green Universities
Three Iranian universities have been ranked among 500 top universities of UI GreenMetric World University Ranking in 2016.
Green Protest at Forest Destruction in Northwestern Iran
People in the city of Sardasht in northwestern Iran voiced their protest at the destruction of oak forests by carrying flower pots.
Water Hyacinth, Threat to Iranian Freshwater Resources
The conditions of Iranian wetlands are suitable for the growth of water hyacinth, an invasive species which puts the environment at serious risk.
Deserts Should Be Protected as Much as Oilfields: MP
An Iranian Parliament Member says desert is also part of the country’s natural resources and needs as much protection as oil and gas resources.
Prison Sentence Changed to 1,000 Hours of Work on Environment
A young Iranian criminal who had been sentenced to prison will serve his term by cleaning up the environment from now on.
70 European and Asian Firms to Attend Iran’s Renewable Energies Conference
Dozens of the world’s leading companies in different fields of energy will take part in Iran’s International Renewable Energies Conference.
Rangers vs. Hunters: How Rangers Endanger Their Lives to Save Animals
Dena Biosphere Reserve in Western Iran is home to many valuable species of animals; however, the national park rangers have to risk their lives to stop hunters from killing animals and destroying the environment.
Fire at Mahshahr Petchem Complex Was an Environmental Warning
Vice-President and Head of Iran’s Department of Environment said the recent fire in Bou Ali Petrochemical Complex in southwestern Iran was a wakeup call on the importance of environmental issues and safety.
Iranians Offer Oblations by Making Donations to Environment
The drought-induced shortage of food has posed a serious threat to animals; however, in a spontaneous move, Iranians have started offering oblations to God by donating fodder for starving animals.
Persian Ground Jay, Iran’s Endemic Bird in Lut Desert
Iran’s Lut Desert, which has lately been named as a world heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is home to Pleske's ground jay or Persian ground jay as an endemic bird of Iran, an official said.
Black Crowned Crane Birthday Celebrated
A ceremony was held in Tehran’s Birds Garden to celebrate the birthday of a black crowned crane. The black crowned crane (Balearica pavonina) is...
Rouhani: Forest Rangers Killed While Protecting Environment
Iran’s President, in a message of condolence after the killing of three park wardens, said that they remain on the front line of preserving the country’s environment and natural resources.
Foreign Ministry Tasked with Pursuing Dust Pollution Issue
An urgent meeting to address the critical dust pollution in several Iranian provinces was held on Sunday, June 19, with 5 ministers, 5 governors-general, and the head of Environment Department in attendance. The Iranian Foreign Ministry was finally tasked with following up on the issue, since much of the dust is coming from abroad.