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Climate change dangerously affecting freshwater resources 25 Oct 2023

Climate change dangerously affecting freshwater resources

The most detrimental effect of climate change in Iran has been the reduction of freshwater resources.

Take urgent action to end Zionist crimes in Gaza, academics write to Guterres 24 Oct 2023

Take urgent action to end Zionist crimes in Gaza, academics write to Guterres

A number of university chancellors have delivered a letter to the UN office in Tehran condemning the crimes of the Zionist regime in Gaza and stressing the need to take urgent actions to end this tragedy.

Iran proposes to set up joint fund with UNEP, ICESCO 23 Oct 2023

Iran proposes to set up joint fund with UNEP, ICESCO

Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment, has suggested establishing a joint fund with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).

Designating Gandoman as Wetland of International Importance on agenda 22 Oct 2023

Designating Gandoman as Wetland of International Importance on agenda

Being rich in biodiversity and home to many valuable species, Gandoman wetland in the southwest of the country is projected to be designated by the Department of Environment as a Wetland of International Importance.

Environment ministers of Islamic nations condemn Israel’s inhumane attacks on Gaza 21 Oct 2023

Environment ministers of Islamic nations condemn Israel’s inhumane attacks on Gaza

Environment ministers attending the ninth conference of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), in a declaration condemned Israel for inhumane and brutal attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Health minister urges WHO to take serious measures to help Palestinians 19 Oct 2023

Health minister urges WHO to take serious measures to help Palestinians

Iranian Health Minister Bahram Einollahi held a phone call with Ahmed al-Mandhari, the World Health Organization director for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, urging him to take serious measures to help Palestinians under Israeli attacks.

Decent work, social protection needed for eradication of poverty 18 Oct 2023

Decent work, social protection needed for eradication of poverty

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, celebrated annually on October 17th, aims to promote understanding and dialogue between people living in poverty and the wider society.

We must not take water for granted 15 Oct 2023

We must not take water for granted

This year’s World Food Day celebrates one of the planet’s most precious resources: water. It’s essential to life on Earth. It covers the majority of the planet’s surface, makes up over 50 percent of our bodies, helps keep us fed, supports livelihoods, and is central to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Rural women’s role in sustainable development 15 Oct 2023

Rural women’s role in sustainable development

Rural and nomadic women play a pivotal role not only in the family welfare but also in the country’s sustainable development.

Founding a sci-tech park in Iraq on agenda 14 Oct 2023

Founding a sci-tech park in Iraq on agenda

The establishment of a joint science and technology park with Iraq has been put on the agenda, said the deputy science minister for innovation and technology.