Environment News
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Iran calls for regional cooperation to combat desertification
Tehran, IRNA- The Iranian agricultural minister in a meeting with his Saudi counterpart has stressed the need for enhanced cooperation between the countries in the West Asian region, especially and the Persian Gulf states to combat the challenge of desertification.
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No excuse to be indifferent to effects of Zionist crimes: Iran MP
Tehran, IRNA – The Chairperson of the Environmental Committee of the Iranian Parliament says there is no justification for indifference toward the Zionist regime’s crimes, which incur destructive effects on the climate in the region and beyond.
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Environmental issues must be addressed regardless of political matters: Iran
Tehran, IRNA — Addressing environmental concerns is essential, irrespective of political challenges, as global collaboration cannot occur without the involvement of every nation, says Head of the Department of Environment of Iran Shina Ansari.
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Iran reduces 9,800 tons of ozone depleting substances: Official
Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Republic of Iran has reduced 9,800 tons of ozone-destroying emissions as part of its commitment to the Montreal Protocol and has received four international awards from this international protocol, an official in the Department of Environment of Iran (DOE) has said.
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Iran, FAO launch joint initiative to combat climate change
Tehran, IRNA -- The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Iran’s Department of Environment (DOE) have embarked on a joint cooperation project to fight against climate change.
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Iranian official calls for strengthening ties among ROPME members
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Head of Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh has said that strengthening ties among members of the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME) and the Persian Gulf countries can be effective in improving the environmental conditions of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
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SCO members can use their capacities for green development: Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh has said the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members using their capacities can make a difference for green development in the region, as well as become a perfect model for environmental cooperation at the global level.
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Researchers make tubular sponge to save coral reefs in south Iran
Tehran, IRNA – A team of researchers from Iran’s Amirkabir University of Technology has designed and created a tubular sponge to prevent sedimentation in the sea environment and preserve coral reefs in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran ready to boost environmental cooperation with China: Official
Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh has said that his country is ready to cooperate with China on environmental issues as part of a 25-year comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two countries.
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Iran’s forests expanded by 15% in 20 years: World Bank
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s forests have expanded by 15% in 20 years ending in 2021, according to a report by the World Bank.