Arab Poachers of Houbara Bustard Arrested in Iran
Two foreign poachers have been arrested at the airport of the Iranian city of Shiraz for the illegal hunting of houbara bustards.
Iran to Use Vegetation to Clean Oil-Contaminated Areas
Researchers at the University of Tehran have managed to identify and introduce native plants that can be used in refining the contaminated soil of oil-rich Gachsaran County in southern Iran.
Poacher in Iran Ordered by Court to Provide Fodder for Wild Animals
A poacher receives a rare court verdict in the Iranian town of Firuzkuh near the capital of Tehran.
Iran to Launch Special Police Force to Fight Animal Abuse
The Iranian police intend to set up a branch to monitor and deal with environmental crimes in the cyber-space including animal abuse in order to increase its cooperation with the country’s Department of Environment.
‘No Iranian City Will Have Problem in Access to Water in Two Years’
Iran’s Energy Minister says the country has plans to resolve its water problem by the end of the twelfth government’s term in 2021.
Thousands of Farmers to Revive Iran’s Lake Urmia
7,000 farmers in four different villages of East Azarbaijan province have taken part in a project of revitalising Lake Urmia, where they are made familiar with the principles of sustainable agriculture.
Swedish Teenager Rebukes World Leaders in New York
A teenage Swedish activist has rebuked world leaders at the UN Climate Action Summit for failure to take strong measures to combat climate crisis, accusing them of stealing her dreams with empty words.
Iran, Austria Discuss Closer Cooperation on Environment
Head of the Iranian Department of the Environment Issa Kalantari and Austrian Ambassador to Tehran Stefan Scholz have sat down for talks to exchange views on joint cooperation on environmental issues.
Int’l Coalition Launched to Tackle Dust Storms
An international coalition has been launched on the back of Iran’s efforts to combat dust storms and particulate matter.
Iranian Teacher Uses Dry Farming to Grow 4,000 Hectares of Trees
A retired Iranian teacher has cultivated a total of 4,000 hectares of trees over the past 31 years through dry farming.
