Iran, Japan, UNESCO join hands to address natural hazards, boost climate change resilience

TEHRAN – The international project of managing natural disasters and enhancing resilience to climate change impacts was inaugurated officially by representatives from the Department of Environment (DOE), the Embassy of Japan, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

By Maryam Tavassoli

Climate change mounting pressure on mountains

TEHRAN –Since climate change intensifies environmental pressures on mountains, adaptation becomes essential to build resilience and reduce vulnerability.

Climate change significantly impacts food security in Iran: expert

TEHRAN –By affecting rainfall patterns, pollination, flowering, and even harvest time, climate change has greatly affected the agriculture sector and food security in many countries, most significantly in Iran, according to the country’s former permanent representative and ambassador to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

‘COP29 decisions should help reduce climate change impacts’

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment, has said the decisions that will be adopted by the representatives of the countries attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, should contribute to mitigating the effects of climate change.

Climate change mitigation program on the agenda

TEHRAN –The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a program to mitigate the impacts of climate change on the country.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Importance of social resilience, responsibility against climate change

TEHRAN –Climate change, global warming, seasonal transitions, and intense drought in the world have not only destroyed the environment but have also made people’s lives more difficult.

Iran marking Disaster Risk Reduction Week

TEHRAN –Disaster Risk Reduction Week kicked off on Saturday and will conclude on Friday, October 18.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Climate change biggest threat to public health

TEHRAN –Climate change is the biggest threat to public health, and is forecast to cause five million additional deaths from 2030 to 2050 globally, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Global challenges require local solutions, intl. cooperation: Tehran city councilor

TEHRAN —The chief of the Tehran City Council, Mehdi Chamran, has announced that global challenges such as climate change, human crises, and economic inequalities require local solutions, as well as enhanced international cooperation.

Iran partner with FAO, Green Climate Fund to strengthen climate resilience

TEHRAN - The Department of Environment (DOE) as National Designated Authority (NDA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at fortifying its resilience to climate change.

Average temperature rises by 2 degrees over 5 decades

TEHRAN –Studies show that the average temperature in Iran in the last decade is about two degrees Celsius higher than the average of the past five decades, indicating that the change in temperature has been upward in the country.

Iran floods ‘driven by El Niño but probably exacerbated by climate change’: report

TEHRAN - El Niño was the primary driver of extreme rainfall in April and May that caused widespread flash flooding across Iran, as well as Afghanistan and Pakistan, doubling the chance of extreme rainfall, a new World Weather Attribution study found.

Climate change management program kicks off in President Raisi administration

TEHRAN –For the first time in the country, the administration of the late President Ebrahim Raisi prepared a climate change management program which was later approved by the Iranian parliament to address the effects of climate change on the country.

World Space Week to put spotlight on ‘Space, Climate Change’  

TEHRAN –The World Space Week Association has announced the theme of the World Space Week 2024, October 4 to 10, will be 'Space and Climate Change'.

Tabriz to host conference on historical property conservation

TEHRAN – The 13th edition of a biennial conference on the conservation and restoration of historical-cultural relics and architectural elements will be held at Tabriz Islamic Art University on May 19 and 20.

WMO report counts extreme climatic events in Iran

TEHRAN –The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report on the State of the Climate in Asia, enumerating climate hazards and severe weather events in Iran in 2023.

The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations

In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.

Climate change, pollution threat Persian Gulf coral reefs   

TEHRAN –The Persian Gulf’s unique marine habitat is home to about eight percent of the world's coral reefs with more than 50 species, however, climate change, global warming, and pollution are pushing them toward extinction.

Khorramabad set to host 4th intl. troglodytic architecture conference

TEHRAN – Khorramabad is set to host the 4th International Troglodytic Architecture Conference from November 12 to 14.

By Maryam Tavassoli

Climate change is undeniable threat to entire civilization

TEHRAN –The phenomenon of climate change on the planet has caused extreme weather conditions posing a real and undeniable threat to the entire civilization.

Climate change hampering Malaria elimination

TEHRAN –Climate change and the floods that hit the southeastern neighboring country two years ago, have jeopardized the malaria eradication program and caused the cases of malaria infection to spike from less than 1,000 to around 10,000, an official with the Health Ministry has said.

Resilient cities can deal with climate change, official says

TEHRAN – Moving toward creating and developing resilient cities is the best way possible to deal with climate change, Sahar Tajbakhah, the head of the Iran Metrological Organization, has said.

Tehran to host 7th International Conference on Climate Change

TEHRAN – The Seventh International Conference on Climate Change will start tomorrow in Tehran and will wrap up on Tuesday, IRNA reported.

ICCIMA holds meeting to discuss private sector’s contribution to climate change

TEHRAN- The members of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) Energy Committee held a meeting on Thursday to discuss ways of private sector’s contribution to climate change actions.

Climate change, not regional factors, disrupting rainfall: official

TEHRAN – Climate change rather than regional factors is responsible for disrupting rainfall patterns in the country, Darioush Gol-Alizadeh, head of the national center for weather and climate change affiliated with the Department of Environment, has said.

Evidence suggests climate change may trigger earthquakes: expert

TEHRAN – There is evidence that faults triggered by climate change may lead to the occurrence of earthquakes, Mehdi Zare professor of engineering seismology at the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology, has said.