Environmental Protection Organization
Government body responsible for environmental protection
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View Timeline →Guarantee for Oil Commitments in Hoor al-Azim is the Most Important Condition of the Environmental Protection Organization
The Environmental Protection Organization is insisting on guarantees from the Ministry of Oil regarding the Sohrab oil field's commitments. This follows previous oil activities that…
Japan's $4.5 Million Aid for Reviving Lake Urmia
Japan has signed an agreement to provide $4.5 million to Iran for a project aimed at protecting Lake Urmia and surrounding wetlands from 2024 to…
All Government Officials Involved in the Journalists' Bus Accident Cleared; Driver Found Guilty
In a recent ruling, all government officials involved in the 2021 bus accident that killed two journalists were acquitted, while the driver was found guilty…
Risk of Cutting Down 90,000 Trees in Zagros if 'Lirok Dam' Project is Implemented Despite Opposition
Iranian officials warn that the construction of the Lirok Dam could lead to the cutting down of 90,000 trees in the Zagros region, despite ongoing…
Increase in Water Dispute; Water Transfer Projects Exempted from 'Environmental Assessment'
Iran's government has removed environmental assessments for water transfer projects, raising concerns among activists that these projects are primarily for industrial and agricultural use rather…
Fines for Hunting Iranian Leopards Increased 16 Times
The Iranian government has increased the hunting fine for Iranian leopards from 5 million to 80 million tomans, coinciding with a significant decrease in leopard…
Draft Bill Against Animal Cruelty Submitted to Government and Parliament
The Iranian government has submitted a draft bill aimed at combating animal cruelty, prepared with the help of experts and animal welfare organizations. This initiative…
Iran: A Slaughterhouse for Migratory Birds
Iran is facing a significant decline in migratory bird populations due to rampant illegal hunting, with environmental activists warning of potential extinction. The Environmental Protection…
Boasting in Dog Skin
The Iranian Neuroscience Association reports a decrease in stroke age and an increase in mortality due to environmental pollution. Additionally, vendors in Tehran's Friday Market…
Photo Opportunity with a Bloodied Leopard
In Iran, the killing of leopards has surged, with four reported deaths in the first three weeks of the new year, primarily due to road…