DOE calls for stronger global action to protect ozone layer, tackle climate change

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has called for stronger international cooperation to address the harmful effects of ozone-layer depletion and climate change, saying that global participation, strong commitment to obligations, and dedicated financial resources can produce real, tangible, measurable, and monitorable results.

Pezeshkian pushes for drafting Iran-China action plan to combat desertification

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted the need to draft a five-year Iranian-Chinese action plan to manage airborne dust and combat desertification in line with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by the two countries.

Tehran to foster educational interactions with Ankara

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by the deputy minister of education for international affairs and schools abroad has visited Turkey to expand educational cooperation between the two countries and address the challenges Iranian students face in Turkey.

Economic, social support for women-headed families to be strengthened

TEHRAN – There are currently around 26 million households in the country, more than 20 million of them in urban areas and approximately six million in rural areas. According to the latest statistics, women head more than 12 percent of these households. Plans are underway to boost support for women-headed households.

Iran censures US deliberate destruction of development at Human Rights Council

TEHRAN –The Secretary-General of Iran’s National Commission for UNESCO has elaborated on the deliberate destruction of development by the US through adopting coercive sanctions and launching military aggressions against the country.

Biosphere reserve management regulations under final review

TEHRAN - The judicial and legal committee of the cabinet of ministers is conducting a final review of the executive regulations for biosphere reserves, which will establish the framework for managing the country’s biosphere reserves.

Iranian woman shines at BRICS Startup Contest 2026

TEHRAN – Iranian female entrepreneur Azam Karami has secured first place in the Energy, Infrastructure and Mobility category of the BRICS Women’s Startup Contest 2026.

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Allameh Tabataba'i University Opens International Admissions for English-Taught Master’s Programs

Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU), Iran’s leading specialized public university in the humanities and social sciences, has launched international admissions for its English-taught Master of Arts and Master of Science programs for the first semester of the 2026–2027 academic year.

Knowledge-based companies to expand role in advanced materials sector

TEHRAN – Building links between small knowledge-based companies and major industries is a key strategy for reforming the technology structure, expanding markets, and achieving sustainable growth, an official with the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy has said.

Iranian universities, Malaysia’s UKM discuss joint high-tech research projects

TEHRAN – Iran’s top universities are ready to launch joint technology projects with Malaysia’s National University (UKM) in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and clean energy, Iran’s scientific attaché to East Asia said during a visit to the Malaysian university.