Iran, UNDP extend MOU to preserve wetlands

TEHRAN—The Department of Environment (DOE) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) have extended their partnership by signing a three-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to conserve Iranian wetlands projects in the country.

By Maryam Tavassoli

World Wetlands Day: ‘Protecting Wetlands for our common future’

TEHRAN – Celebrated on the second day of February every year, the World Wetlands Day to raise awareness about wetlands, and increase people’s understanding of these critically important ecosystems.

Over 40% of wetland area exposed to drying up: DOE chief

TEHRAN –Due to low precipitation and insufficient water right allocation, some 43 percent of the wetlands of the country are subject to dryness, the head of the Department of Environment has said.

Naqadeh wetlands hosting migratory ruddy shelducks

TEHRAN –Large flocks of migratory ruddy shelducks have been observed in Dargah Sangi and Solduz wetlands in Naqadeh county, the northwestern West Azarbaijan province, according to an official with the provincial department of environment.

Lorestan wetlands hosting migratory birds

TEHRAN –With the beginning of the cold season, aquatic and waterside birds have started wintering in the wetlands of Lorestan province, southwest of the country.

Solduz wetland hosting white-fronted geese

TEHRAN –The first flock of lesser white-front geese has been spotted in Solduz wetland in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province.

Shrinking Caspian Sea likely to drain coastal wetlands

TEHRAN –Studies show that the Caspian Sea water level will decrease by 9 to 18 meters by the end of this century, leading likely to the drainage of coastal wetlands, particularly Anzali wetland and Gorgan Bay.

Five wetlands in Qom on natural heritage sites list

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has registered five wetlands in Qom province in the list of national natural heritage sites.

Heavy rainfalls revive dried lake in northeast

TEHRAN –Bazangan, the largest natural lake in the northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, has been revived thanks to recent heavy rainfalls.

Wetland being restored after 25 years

TEHRAN – Having been dried up for nearly 25 years, the Dargah Lotfollah wetland, located in Naqadeh county, northwestern West Azarbaijan province, is being revived, an official with the provincial department of environment has said.

Abshineh wetland: a stopover for migratory winged visitors

TEHRAN – Situated just 15 kilometers from the city of Hamadan near a road to Malayer, Abshineh wetland, stands as a testament to Iran's rich environmental heritage.

Discover spectacular bird life in Fereydun-Kenar

TEHRAN - In northern Iran, where the gentle waves of the Caspian Sea touch the shores, lies a hidden gem cherished by nature lovers and birdwatchers alike—the Fereydun-Kenar wetland complex.

Preservation of wetlands with ecosystem approach underway

TEHRAN – The ecosystem approach for the protection and management of 46 wetlands across the country is being used.

Intl. effort on wetlands conservation to continue: official

TEHRAN –The implementation of projects in cooperation with international bodies to preserve and restore wetlands in the country will continue, Mojtaba Zoljoodi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Baram Alwan registered as Iran’s 26th wetland on Ramsar Convention

TEHRAN –Baram Alwan wetland, located in the southwestern province of Kohgiluyeh-Boyerahmad, and surrounded by the Zagros mountains, has recently been inscribed on the Ramsar List.

The hunters in Iran’s wetlands

There are many birds such as herons, egrets, gulls, and swallows living in wetlands across Iran which catch fish, shrimp, or other aquatic animals.

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.

Dry weather in autumn threatens wetlands

TEHRAN –Lack of rainfalls in autumn will certainly fuel the unpleasant situation of the wetlands in the country.

100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran gets English translation

TEHRAN – An English version of the book “100 Ecotourism Trails of Iran” has been published for lovers of the natural heritage of the country.

Wetlands protection helps sustainable agriculture around Lake Urmia

TEHRAN - The plan to protect wetlands has reduced water consumption by up to 27 percent, helping sustainable agriculture around Lake Urmia.

First flamingo breeding colony identified at Hour al-Azim wetland

TEHRAN – The first flamingo breeding colony has been identified at Hour al-Azim wetland, the southwestern province of Khuzestan.

Wetlands still facing water shortage despite precipitations

TEHRAN - Although the recent rains have improved the country's water resources to some extent, wetlands are not in good condition and many of them are still struggling with water shortage and dryness.

Bushehr wetlands hosting over 70,000 migratory birds

TEHRAN - This year, more than 72,000 birds are spending the winter in the wetlands of the southwestern Bushehr province.

Bushehr to designate first wetland of international importance

TEHRAN - Dayyer Nakhilou, one of the important wetlands in the south of the country, will be registered internationally as the first wetland of Bushehr province.

Environmental management plans prepared for 44 wetlands

TEHRAN -  An official with the Department of Environment has said comprehensive management plans have been prepared for 44 wetlands in the country.