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Biodiversity, peace and security are interconnected, DOE chief says

TEHRAN - Environmental diplomacy can become an instrument of peace diplomacy, while the relationship between biodiversity, peace, and security should be viewed as a two-way relationship, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.
Iran puts forward six proposals to boost SCO anti-drug cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has put forward six proposals to strengthen cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in combating illicit drugs and related crimes.
IRCS, ICRC hold workshops to strengthen readiness for CBRN incidents

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held the second and third training courses on Application of Personal Protective Equipment during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents.

IRCS, ICRC hold workshops to strengthen readiness for CBRN incidents

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held the second and third training courses on Application of Personal Protective Equipment during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) incidents.
Iran puts forward six proposals to boost SCO anti-drug cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran’s Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ) has put forward six proposals to strengthen cooperation among Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in combating illicit drugs and related crimes.
Biodiversity, peace and security are interconnected, DOE chief says

TEHRAN - Environmental diplomacy can become an instrument of peace diplomacy, while the relationship between biodiversity, peace, and security should be viewed as a two-way relationship, Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said.
Tehran hosts 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management

TEHRAN – Tehran played host to the 8th national conference on soil conservation and watershed management on October 13 and 14, under the theme ‘successful experiences, national and international lessons learned’.
Disaster Risk Reduction Week: building resilience starts at home

TEHRAN – Iran is marking Disaster Risk Reduction Week from October 13 to 19, focusing on the importance of improving the health of individuals, families, and the safety of homes, raising public awareness, and strengthening family economic resilience before the disaster strikes.
Pezeshkian urges ‘peace diplomacy’ to protect biodiversity, condemns ecocide

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for “peace diplomacy” to protect biodiversity, condemning the devastating environmental impact of wars of aggression as ecocide and urging the international community to establish effective, transparent and enforceable mechanisms to safeguard natural heritage during wartime.
Iranian delegation attending WHO RC73

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Ali Jafarian, a senior advisor to the health minister, is participating in the 73rd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Eastern Mediterranean (RC73), being held from October 13 to 15 in Cairo, Egypt.
Tehran, Doha explore partnership opportunities in ICT sector

TEHRAN – Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Sattar Hashemi and Qatar’s ambassador in Iran Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mohammad Al-Sharif have underlined the need to expand cooperation between the two countries in the ICT sector.
DOE unveils global real-time dust source monitoring system

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has unveiled a global real-time monitoring system designed to identify and track dust hotspots around the world.
World Standards Day at MAHAK means accountability in supporting children

TEHRAN - On the occasion of World Standards Day, October 14, MAHAK carried out a series of initiatives to move the concept of “standards” beyond technical and organizational requirements and connect it with the quality of treatment, safety, transparency, accountability, and the quality of life of children with cancer.