Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection

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Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Iran registers 20 percent boost in forest, rangeland protection Tehran – Iran has achieved a 20% increase in the protection index of its forests and rangelands, thanks to the implementation of nationwide watershed management and reforestation programs, according to deputy for Watershed Management, Rangelands, and Deserts at the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization. Speaking at a national task force meeting

Aug 4 202508:18

Iran unveils major watershed management program

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Iran unveils major watershed management program Iran unveils major watershed management program Tehran - Iran’s Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization has launched a major initiative aimed at overhauling the country’s approach to water and soil conservation, according to the deputy head of the organization. Speaking at the opening of the 2025 planning sessions for watershed, rangeland, and desertification projects, Hassan Vahid announced that the initiative will be

Aug 3 202509:26

‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister

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‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister ‘One Billion Tree’ Initiative aims to restore Iran’s ecological balance: Deputy Minister Tehran – The launch of “One Billion Tree” Initiative — a large-scale national program aimed at enhancing vegetation cover, fighting desertification, and improving the country’s climate resilience — seeks to revive the country’s ecosystems, according to the Head of the Forests, Ra

Jul 26 202510:58

Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources

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Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources Agriculture Minister urges collective action to protect natural resources Tehran – Iranian Minister of Agriculture Gholamreza Nouri described the preservation of natural resources as a national duty, emphasizing that resources belong to the people, not just the government. “Natural resources are not government property; they are a national treasure belonging to the people," Nouri said recently during a nation

Mar 12 202511:53

Iran produces 164m seedlings as part of One Billion Tree Planting Project

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Iran produces 164m seedlings as part of One Billion Tree Planting Project Iran produces 164m seedlings as part of One Billion Tree Planting Project Tehran – Iran has produced 164 million seedlings as part of its major One Billion Tree Planting Project since the start of the Iranian calendar year, a report says. The project, endorsed by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, aims to enhance the country's forest cover and combat desertification in a period of

Jan 11 202511:51

Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16

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Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Iran reaffirms commitment to combating desertification at UNCCD COP16 Riyadh – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture emphasized the importance of combating land degradation and desertification. Speaking at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 underway in Riyadh, Gholamreza Nouri highlighted that Iran, a country vulnerable to these challenges, is committed to implementing the UNCCD. “Today, the

Dec 6 202413:24

Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties

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Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties Iran, Uzbekistan seek to boost agricultural ties Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri met with his Uzbek counterpart, Ali Shir Shukurov, on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The two officials explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation in agriculture, specifically focusing on technology transfer and market development.The UNCCD COP16,

Dec 4 202415:07

Iran calls for concerted efforts in combat against desertification

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Iran calls for concerted efforts in combat against desertification Iran calls for concerted efforts in combat against desertification Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia for hosting the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).During a meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Nouri emphasized the importance of regional cooperation among West Asian countries and the Persian

Dec 3 202416:40

Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification

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Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification Iran, Pakistan discuss ways to fight desertification Riyadh – Iranian Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri and Pakistani Assistant Minister for Climate Change Khursheed Alam met on the sidelines of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).The two officials discussed potential collaborations to address the growing threat of desertification in both countries.The COP16 co

Dec 3 202416:29

Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session

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Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session Iranian Agriculture Minister in Riyadh to attend UNCCD 16th session Riyadh – The Iranian Minister of Agriculture has traveled to Riyadh to participate in the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). This high-level international gathering, held from December 2nd to 13th, brings together go

Dec 2 202419:22