Forest Futures: Sustainable pathways for forests, landscapes and people in the Asia-Pacific region

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The demand of society on forests has continuously changed. Initially, forests were mainly seen as resources for timber. Overtime, the role of forests has expanded as our society expects various economic, social and environmental products and services from the forests. Forests now are seen as a component of broader landscapes. The interconnectedness of forests to other sectors has become much more understood. Also, there is a better appreciation of the environmental and cultural role of forests.

Jul 8 201915:29

Mapping of organic carbon content of Iranian soils was made by the World Food Organization (FAO)

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Deputy Minister of Water and Soil Affairs of the Ministry ofJihad-Agriculture told that “for the first time and in collaboration with theworld food organization (FAO), mapping of Iranian soils’ organic carbon contentwas made. According to the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture Information Centre,quoted by IRNA, Ali Morad Akbari has mentioned that with the aim of decreasingthe effects of climate change, green water conservation, increasing thephysical and qualitative efficiency of food, we

Mar 25 201910:25

Opening the 8th Regional Meeting of the Western Eurasia Map for Controlling Foot-and-Mouth Disease in IRAN, Shiraz

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The 8th regional meeting of the Western Eurasia road map, ina collaborative work between world organization for animal health (OIE) and TheFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), with the aim ofcontrolling foot-and-mouth disease was held in Shiraz, with the presence ofveterinary presidents from 14 countries. According to the Ministry of Jihad Agriculture InformationCentre, based on the Public Relations Department of the Veterinary Organizationof IRIB, Dr. Alireza Rafiee Po

Mar 25 201910:07

Minister of Agriculture-Jihad announced that there was 40-fold growth in Iran’s fishery products after the revolution

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According to the ministry of Agriculture-Jihad informationcenter, Mahmoud Hojjati, the Minister, has told that the country’s fishery’sproducts has increased from 32 thousand in the year of revolution, i.e. in 1979, to 1.2 million tons in 2006. Ministerof Agriculture-Jihad, after referring to the promotion of Iran's global rankingin the production of fishery products, the country’s fishery industry has grownfrom the rank of 70th to 27th. Hojjati has added that while other countr

Mar 2 201915:26

FRWO and FAO to sign a MoU on Risk-Based Integrated Watershed Management

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Iran and FAO are to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Risk-Based Integrated Watershed Management by the end of the current year. According to the FRWO’s website, Khalil Aghaee, Deputy Minister and Head of Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO) on the sidelines of a meeting with the new representative of FAO in Iran, accompanied by the senior experts from FAO said that this joint partnership aims at improvinglivelihood of the communities, mitigating water scarcity

Jan 16 201914:24

Saffron cultivation system based on subterranean (underground) water

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Saffron cultivation system basedon subterranean water was recorded as the fifty fifth globally importantagricultural heritage system (GIAHS) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).According to the agreementbetween Mahmoud Hojjati, Minister of Agriculture-, Jihad and José Graziani daSilva, Head of FAO, concerning theexpansion of the global identification of historical backgrounds and Agriculturalbiodiversity in Iran, “Saffron cultivation system based on subterranean waterR

Dec 29 201807:19

The National Water Deed will be released soon / Use of agricultural fertilizer is less than the global mean in Iran

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“One of the main and threatening problems of the country's soil resources is the poverty of the nutritive elements”. Expressed by the head of the National Soil and Water Research Institute. He also stated on drafting the National Water Deed which is due to end for publication. According to the Information Center of the Ministry of Agriculture-Jahad and quoted by IRNA, Mr. Kambiz Bazargan hoped for the National Water Deed to be finalized and disclosed "We have been cooperating with the Institute

Jan 10 201811:14

Water&Soil

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Water & Soil Terms of Reference for New Irrigation Systems Development Group - Coordination with relevant offices in the Ministry of Energy in the area of normative for lateral irrigation-drainage systems creation; - Formulation of imperative initiatives for functioning traditional water resources; - Planning and operating study, executive and monitoring measures on lateral irrigation-drainage systems; - Planning and measuring in developing topographic and Cadastre maps regarding pre-requisi

Jan 1 190000:00

National Diagnostic

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National Diagnostic Center, Reference Labs and Applied Studies - National diagnostic authority for animal, poultry, aquatics, honey-bee, silk-worm and wildlife diseases accompanied by reporting notifiable incidences to pertinent authorities; - Supervision and attesting laboratory tests on foodstuff, drugs, imported/exported biologics and their compliance with national standards; - Taking part in int’l controlling/monitoring campaigns (performing inspection and cross-checks in favor of tech

Jan 1 190000:00

Public Relations

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Public Relations Office for Public Relations, International Affairs and Specialized Agencies Terms of Reference Develop strategies, policies and plans for international cooperation with regional and international organizations engaged in veterinary affairs. Collect, analyze and exchange scientific and technical knowledge with national, regional and international organizations involved in veterinary activities. Develop operational procedures and guidelines for international relations and cooperat

Jan 1 190000:00