By Maryam Tavassoli

Cheetahs running towards survival or extinction?

TEHRAN – With an estimated number of less than 30 Asiatic cheetahs remaining in Iran, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has expressed hope yet worry about the animal’s survival in the country, being pushed to the brink of extinction.

DOE, IFO boost ties to conserve aquatic resources

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Iranian Fishery Organization (IFO) will boost collaborations to preserve the aquatic resources in the northern and southern seas.

DOE developing action plan for conservation of sharks, rays

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is drafting an action plan for the preservation of sharks and rays.

DOE to enhance co-op with natural resources, watershed management organization

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the head of the natural resources and watershed management organization, Ali Teymouri, have discussed ways to develop joint activities.

DOE to hold environmental protection courses for public employees

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) will hold environmental protection courses for all officials and managers working in the government sector.

UNDP, DOE beef up ties to tackle air pollution

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to enhance the country’s capacity to address air pollution using new technologies.

DOE, Football Federation join hands for protecting Asiatic cheetahs

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Football Federation have signed a memorandum of understanding to support wildlife conservation, particularly the conservation of Asiatic cheetahs.

Atlas of biosphere reserves, endemic fish poster unveiled

TEHRAN –During a ceremony held on Thursday, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, unveiled an atlas of the country’s biosphere reserves as well as the endemic fish poster.

Women are closely connected with environmental protection: head of DOE

TEHRAN –Highlighting the role of women in preserving the environment, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said boosting collaboration between different strata of society and developing green businesses are the key to protecting the environment.

DOE implementing conservation action plan to save Caspian seal

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) has started implementing a national action plan that focuses on the conservation of the Caspian seal.

DOE discusses environmental issues with UNFCCC, ECO

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), in separate meetings with Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and Asad Majeed Khan, the secretary general of Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), have explored ways to boost international and regional cooperation.

DOE to draft law on managing biosphere reserves

TEHRAN –On the occasion of the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, November 3, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to prepare a draft law on the preservation of biosphere reserves in the country.

DOE stresses need for enhancing ties with UN

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has underscored the need to expand cooperation with the United Nations.

DOE to establish endangered species conservation committee

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to organize a committee for the preservation of critically endangered species including cheetahs, black bears, and great bustards.

DOE to adopt preventive approach in addressing environmental crimes: official

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) will adopt a preventive approach in dealing with environmental crimes, the head of DOE has announced.

DOE to benefit from NGOs to preserve wildlife: official

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment is planning to use the potential of non-governmental organizations to protect wildlife and manage four ecological zones in the country, an official with the DOE has said.

DOE adopts measures to preserve marine ecosystems

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) has implemented different measures to conserve the biodiversity of the marine ecosystems in the country.

AI to help improve waste management

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) in waste management through a specifically defined project, an official with DOE has said.

DOE plans to triple penalties for wildlife crimes

TEHRAN – According to experts, the current penalties do not provide a significant deterrent effect for wildlife crimes, so it has been decided to triple them, an official with the Department of Environment has said.

DOE preparing distribution map for 19 selected species

TEHRAN – A distribution map for 19 selected species of animals in the country's wildlife is being prepared for the first time by the Department of Environment.

DOE plans to expand Persian cheetah habitat

TEHRAN – With the cooperation of the private sector, the Department of Environment (DOE) plans to expand the Persian cheetah habitat within the protected area of Turan, northcentral Semnan province.

DOE calls for investigation into low rainfalls

TEHRAN – Due to the decrease in annual precipitation, particularly this year, the Department of Environment has asked its subsidiaries to carry out a detailed study on climate change and its causes.

DOE opposes trawling in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN- The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced opposition to the implementation of trawling in the Persian Gulf.

DOE to hold first sports competition for rangers

TEHRAN – The first sports competition for rangers will be held by the Department of Environment in the sixth Iranian calendar month of Shahrivar (starting August 23), IRNA reported.