Environmental protection precedes development
Climate change, land subsidence, deforestation, and water scarcity are among the major environmental challenges in the country.
Iran appreciates UNODC-Japan support for fight against drugs
The Iranian anti-narcotics police appreciate the Government of Japan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for their support in dealing with narcotics.
Wetlands protection helps sustainable agriculture around Lake Urmia
The plan to protect wetlands has reduced water consumption by up to 27 percent, helping sustainable agriculture around Lake Urmia.
Health attachés to be dispatched to Africa, Latin America
Iran is planning to send special envoys as health attachés to certain countries in Africa and Latin America.
Iran Tops in Drinking Water Access in Urban, Rural Areas
Iran ranks first in terms of access to drinking water in urban and rural areas across the globe and among countries in the West Asia region, according to the World Bank.
More than 8,000 plant species identified in Iran
In terms of biological and genetic diversity, Iran is among the top twenty countries in the world, so more than 8,000 plant species and a significant number of exclusive species in Iran have placed important parts of the country in the world's biodiversity hotspots.
World Population Day: unleashing the power of gender equality
World Population Day, which seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues, was established by the then-Governing Council of the United Nations Development Program in 1989, an outgrowth of the interest generated by the Day of Five Billion, which was observed on July 11, 1987.
Over 100 projects on traditional medicine implemented
More than 100 research and technology projects on the development of traditional medicine have been implemented in the country.
Tehran, Baghdad promoting health diplomacy
Health ministers of Iran and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding in Tehran, promoting health diplomacy by boosting relations in the field of medical education and treatment.
Iran is IFRC’s strongest member in region: official
Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has referred to Iran as the strongest member in the region.