Environment

Tehran electric motorbike show; a prelude to eco-friendly bikes

Tehran Municipality held an exhibition of motorbikes, the first step in broader plans to help the capital breathe cleaner air.

Iran’s female vice president has been awarded Italy’s Minerva Award

Iranian Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar's endeavors on political and environmental fronts have been recognized in Rome.

A large haul of smuggled birds was seized in southern Iran

The environmental police in Chabahar have intercepted a large haul of falcons and houbara bustards en route from Pakistan to Arab countries in the Persian Gulf.

Kiss captivity goodbye

Seven wild captive birds regained their freedom after environmental police of Marivan found them in a poacher’s house.

A memorable lesson from donkeys on an Iranian island

It’s time some humans took a leaf out of a donkey’s book.

Germany welcomes environmental cooperation with Iran

Iran and Germany set the stage for closer environmental cooperation.

Iran calls on fellow Caspian states to help save Caspian seals

Iranian officials say a ban should be slapped on seal hunting in the Caspian Sea to save seals.

A big haul of birds of prey was seized in Hormozgan Province

The environmental police in southern Iran have stopped bird traffickers from smuggling falcons from Pakistan to Persian Gulf countries.

Tehran plays host to seasonal flower show

Beautiful images of a seasonal flower show in Tehran.

A book ad in Hamshahri newspaper enraged environmentalists

A daily which set the pace for conservation of the environment is not supposed to promote hunting and protection of nature in the same breath.

A ewe adopted two orphan wild lambs

Human cruelty is replaced with the wildlife compassion; a takeaway for mankind.

Tehran environmental police saved two crocodiles from traffickers

Environmental police of Tehran Province arrested an animal trafficker in a sting operation, saving two crocodiles.

Iranian parliament speaker proposes ban on hunting

Iranian parliament speaker proposes a ban on hunting in order to protect endangered species.

First e-confab on environment, agroecosystem to be held in December

Tehran to host an e-conference on the environment and agricultural ecosystem later this year.

Middle East wars exacerbate environmental problems: Rouhani

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says political conflicts and wars in the Middle East have hindered efforts made to reach agreements on resolving environmental problems in the region.

Wildlife ambulance service launched in Sistan and Baluchestan

The environment department launches a wildlife ambulance service in the province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Women are in the lead in protecting the environment

Women’s contribution to and active involvement in efforts to preserve natural resources should never be overlooked.

Will this fleet-footed predator be pulled back from the brink of extinction?

More efforts are needed to save Iranian cheetah from the imminent danger of extinction.

Top MP describes damage to Gaza environment unprecedented

Iranian parliament speaker describes environmental damage Gaza has suffered in the recent invasion by the Israeli military as unprecedented.

I’m neither the mayor, nor the president, but I can …

Tehran hosts a small event to solicit public views on ways of propping up the environment and stopping its degradation.

First green school to open in September

The 1st Iranian green school will open in September in Tehran. Mahnaz Mazaheri said that the office would teach 56,000 teachers on environmental issues.

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