World Wetlands Day

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  • Podcast on wetlands now available 2024-01-27 15:25

    Podcast on wetlands now available

    TEHRAN –On the verge of World Wetlands Day, which is annually held on February 2, a podcast series has been launched on introducing wetlands inside and outside the country with the first episode allocated to Anzali Wetland in northern Iran.

  • Illegal wells are a blight on wetlands 2023-02-01 18:24

    By Mehdi Garshasbi

    Illegal wells are a blight on wetlands

    TEHRAN - February 2nd marks World Wetlands Day. Wetlands cover around 6 percent of the Earth’s land surface and 40 percent of all plant and animal species live or breed in wetlands.

  • Indigenous knowledge a way to protect valuable wetlands 2022-02-02 17:56

    By Faranak Bakhtiari

    Indigenous knowledge a way to protect valuable wetlands

    TEHRAN – Construction of qanats and dams have long been used in Iran to manage water resources and wetlands, which have been forgotten for several years. Experts believe that we can manage water resources and wetlands well by relying on local knowledge.

  • مهاجرت پرندگان به تالاب‌های خوزستان 2021-12-06 16:51

    Wetland protection heroes to be honored

    TEHRAN – The annual program for introducing and honoring persons who have notably endeavored to preserve wetlands across the country will be held coinciding with World Wetlands Day, which is celebrated every year on February 2.