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2024-12-20 15:59
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.
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2024-12-15 18:14
By Saman Moradhosseini
Echoes from Miankaleh and Ashuradeh: a call to save Iran’s wetland treasures
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2024-12-11 15:15
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.
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2024-11-30 15:50
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.
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2024-11-17 15:35
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.
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2024-08-14 15:57
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.
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2024-07-17 15:45
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.
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2024-07-01 15:50
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.
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2024-06-17 16:11
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.
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2024-04-30 21:58
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.
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2024-04-08 17:29
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.
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2024-03-30 11:37
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.
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2024-03-02 16:04
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.
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2024-02-23 17:13
Land subsidence threatens Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Naqsh-e Rostam, expert warns
TEHRAN - The decline in rainfall, water scarcity, drying up of wetlands, and the turning of farmers to underground aquifers have led to the creation and intensification of land subsidence phenomena in Marvdasht plain of Fars province, which is home to treasured historical sites such as Pasargadae, Persepolis, and Naqsh-e Rustam, exposing them to serious risks.
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2024-02-03 15:27
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.
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2024-01-28 15:31
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.
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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.
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2024-01-06 15:06
Dry weather in autumn threatens wetlands
TEHRAN –Lack of rainfalls in autumn will certainly fuel the unpleasant situation of the wetlands in the country.
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2023-11-11 17:38
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.
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2023-07-18 16:48
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.
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2023-06-05 16:26
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.
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2023-03-27 13:46
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.
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2023-03-15 15:52
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.
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2023-02-05 19:20
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.
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2023-02-04 18:15
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.
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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.
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2022-09-04 17:37
Revival of wetlands by women, local communities
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE), as a pioneer of sustainable development in the country, has always tried to actualize the capacity of women and local communities to help preserve wetlands, director of the wetlands protection and restoration office of the DOE, has said.
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2022-08-03 16:59
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Which wetlands refilled in flooding?
TEHRAN – The recent floods caused by monsoon rains, while affecting two-thirds of the Iranian plateau and leaving many people dead and injured, have refilled dried rivers, streams, and dams.
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2022-05-07 18:22
$15m allocated to restore Gomishan wetland
TEHRAN – A total of 4 trillion rials (nearly $15 million) has been earmarked to revive the Gomishan international wetland in the northern Golestan province, Mohammad Reza Kanani, head of the provincial department of environment, has announced.
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2022-02-23 18:27
UNDP supports efforts to conserve Iran’s wetlands
TEHRAN - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is working closely with national and international development partners to conserve Iran’s wetlands.