Public participation essential in environmental protection: DOE chief

TEHRAN –According to Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), no single organization will be able to successfully preserve the environment on its own; environmental issues will be best addressed through public participation.

Intl. environmental exhibition slated for November

TEHRAN –The 22nd international environmental exhibition is scheduled to be held from November 19 to 22.

Main environmental policies of president-elect Pezeshkian

TEHRAN –During the presidential election, the environmental committee of the elected President Masoud Pezeshkian offered a program with a focus on the preservation of the environment and the stability of the country.

‘BRICS has potential to boost co-op for environmental protection’

TEHRAN –Attending the tenth meeting of BRICS environment ministers, Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment (DOE), highlighted the intergovernmental organization’s potential to expand cooperation and develop multilateralism for environmental protection.

 ‘Environmental Protection Education Day’ on national calendar

TEHRAN – The fifteenth day of Esfand – the last Iranian calendar month, which falls on March 5, has been approved to be registered on the national calendar as the ‘Environmental Protection Education Day’.

64 green schools to be constructed: official

TEHRAN – A total of 64 eco-schools will be built across the country meeting green management standards, the director of the Organization for Development, Renovation, and Equipping Schools has said.

Environmental protection is a priority for cooperation with Iran: UN rep

TEHRAN - Stefan Priesner, the United Nations Resident Coordinator for Iran, has said the issue of environmental protection is a priority for cooperation with Iran.

Environmental plans worth $13m approved 

TEHRAN – Fifty-five environmental plans valued at 6.78 trillion rials (about $13 million) have been approved to be implemented across the country.

Iran pursues science diplomacy based on environmental protection

TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran pursues a policy of sustainable development in science and technology with a forward-looking view of humans and the environment, deputy science minister Peyman Salehi has said.

Nuclear technology at the service of environmental protection

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Atomic Energy Organization to take advantage of nuclear technology in environmental protection projects.

Roadmap developed for environmental protection

TEHRAN – A roadmap for environmental protection has been developed, Rouhollah Naqdipour, the secretary of the strategic council of the Department of Environment, has announced.

DOE launches environmental innovation center

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Vice Presidency for Science and Technology signed a memorandum of understanding to open an environmental innovation center, Mohammad Reza Tourchi, DOE consultant for the development of technology and knowledge-based affairs, has said.

Environmental protection to enter educational system

TEHRAN - Environmental protection will be launched as a field of study in the new school year, which starts on September 23, in the two provinces of Fars and Khuzestan, the Department of Environment chief has said.

Rangers should be tenfold for environmental protection

TEHRAN – In order to protect the country's environment well, the number of rangers should increase by 10 times, Hassan Akbari, deputy head of natural environment and biodiversity of the Department of Environment, has said.

Syria seeks to develop environmental co-op with Iran

TEHRAN – Syrian Minister of Local Administration and Environment Hussein Makhlouf requested Iran to enhance joint environmental cooperation, Mehr reported.

Tehran, Ankara seek enhanced environmental co-op

TEHRAN – The head of the international affairs and conventions office of the Department of Environment Seyed Hossein Mousavifar and Turkish Ambassador to Iran Derya Örs, discussed the development of diplomacy to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of environment.

Textbooks to be enriched with environmental subjects

TEHRAN – Lessons with environmental contents will be included in twelve textbooks with the aim of increasing awareness among students regarding the issue of environmental protection, an official with the Ministry of Education has said.

National plan aims to promote environmental protection among students

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Education has prepared a plan with the goal of promoting the importance of environmental protection among students nationwide.

Ayatollah Khamenei highlights clean energy development, environmental protection

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday emphasized the need to develop non-fossil sources of energy, including renewables, and expand activities to protect the environment.

Environmental education planned for local communities

TEHRAN – Various programs are being prepared to educate local communities in order to strengthen environmental protection, Hassan Akbari, caretaker of natural environment and biodiversity of the Department of Environment (DOE), said.

By Seyed Amir Mahmoud Mojabi and Sahand Dabiri

Ecotourism in Iran: opportunities and challenges

TEHRAN - Ecotourism, if considered as a responsible trip to natural areas, will preserve the environment and establish a comfortable life for local people.