Peace and environment are pillars of mankind's survival: DOE chief

TEHRAN -The head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said that peace and environment are the two fundamental pillars of mankind's survival, as without peace, no conservation plan will be sustainable, and without a healthy environment, no peace can be lasting.

Cultural heritage ministry seeks to introduce Iranian cuisine to the world

TEHRAN--Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts' policy is to move towards modern and experience-oriented tourism, and tries to introduce the story of Iranian cuisine, table and tourism to the world.

Long-lasting mulberry tree registered on Natural Heritage List

TEHRAN - Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Amir Karamzadeh gave news of the registration of the ancient mulberry tree of Sarasiab village in Badrud, Natanz county, Isfahan province, on Iran’s Natural Heritage List.

‘Environmental helpers’ to be trained in elementary schools

TEHRAN – Since education plays a key role in boosting environmental protection, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to implement a national project which aims at training eco-friendly students, dubbed as ‘environmental helpers’, in 20 percent of elementary schools across the country.

Zimbabwe interested in boosting environmental ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Evelyn Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife of Zimbabwe, in a meeting with Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh, deputy for Marine and Wetlands at the Department of Environment, has called for the promotion of joint efforts between the two countries.

Iran denounces Israeli attacks as ‘destructive to environment, biodiversity’

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attacks on fossil fuel tanks and storage facilities, saying it will be destructive to the natural environment and biodiversity.

National environment week underway

TEHRAN – The national environment week is being observed from June 6 to 12 under the theme ‘Favorable environment, commitment of officials, participation of people’.

Iran, Russia underline development of environmental ties

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, and the deputy chairmen of the Federation Council of Russia, Konstantin Kosachev, have explored the potential of enhancing joint efforts in environmental fields.

National environmental education day observed

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) held the national environmental education day in Tehran on Tuesday.

Iran, UAE to discuss environmental issues

TEHRAN –Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are going to confer on environmental issues, particularly renewable energies.

Iran ready to expand environmental ties with Japan

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has announced the country’s readiness to cooperate with Japan in dealing with environmental challenges caused by global warming, mainly air pollution.

Environmental diplomacy needs to be strengthened

TEHRAN –Being transboundary, many complicated environmental challenges can be addressed through environmental diplomacy, which means negotiations among two or more countries.

Intl. environmental exhibition to be held

TEHRAN –The 22nd international environmental exhibition will kick off on Wednesday, December 18, in Tehran and will conclude on Sunday.

COP29 an opportunity to condemn sanctions on Iran’s environment

TEHRAN –While the main focus of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP29, is to develop funds to help nations reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, illegal US sanctions have denied Iran’s access to the needed technologies and financial resources.

Eco Park inaugurated to preserve environment, reduce social harm

TEHRAN – Farahzad river valley in northern Tehran, a place that was once a haven for drug addicts and wrongdoers, was turned into an Eco Park and a recreational spot for families, and was inaugurated in a ceremony on Saturday.

Ranger Day registered on national calendar

TEHRAN – The eighth day of Aban – the 8th Iranian calendar month, which falls on October 29, has been registered on the national calendar as the ‘Ranger Day’.

Tehran seeks to boost environmental ties with Tokyo

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation with Japan in the field of environment.

National Children’s Week highlights environment

TEHRAN –The National Children’s Week is being held across the country from October 5 to 11 under the theme of ‘for children, for future’.

Persepolis threatened by groundwater over-extraction, environmental official says

TEHRAN - A senior environmental official in Fars province has said excessive drilling of wells and the over-extraction of groundwater has led to land subsidence around the UNESCO-listed Persepolis.

Tehran ready to aid Baghdad in preserving environment

TEHRAN –Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has announced the country’s readiness to provide Iraq with assistance to preserve the environment.

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'Be part of the plan' to preserve environment  

TEHRAN –Loss of biological diversity, upon which human existence and wellbeing depend, threatens the whole earth, while each individual can play a key role in its preservation.

Zimbabwe willing to use Iran's expertise in health, environment

TEHRAN -Zimbabwe has expressed interest in utilizing Iran’s capabilities and experiences to boost technology in the fields of health and environment, and also agriculture and aerospace.

Proactive measures ensure a safe living environment: official

TEHRAN –Crisis prevention, as a crucial part of the crisis management process,  involves adopting a proactive approach to avoid or minimize the devastating effects of disasters and ensure a safe living environment, Mohammad-Hassan Nami, the head of the Crisis Management Organization, has said.

Iran announces readiness to further environmental ties with Congo

TEHRAN – Iran is willing to enhance cooperation and share knowledge and expertise in the environmental field with Congo, Ali Salajeqeh, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has said.

Tehran, Beijing agree on forming joint environmental working group

TEHRAN – Iran and China have agreed on boosting cooperation in areas related to the environment through forming a joint working group.

Ancient Hegmataneh cleaned by volunteers

TEHRAN - On Tuesday, tens of nature enthusiasts and cultural heritage advocates joined forces to clean up the revered historical site of Hegmataneh, which is situated in modern Hamedan, west-central Iran.

Regional, global centers ‘essential’ to tackle SDSs, Iran suggests

TEHRAN – Ali Salajeqeh, the Head of the Department of Environment, has called it essential to set up regional and global centers to deal with sand and dust storms.

Evaluation of 7th development plan on environmental issues

TEHRAN - In the Seventh Development Plan of I.R. Iran, whose general policies were announced on September 2022 and the text of the bill was sent to the Iranian parliament (Majlis) for approval on May 2023, the “environmental issues” are mostly cited under the heading of "infrastructural affairs".