DOE pursuing legal actions on US-Israeli environmental damage

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment is following up on legal actions against the US and Israel for the serious damage they caused to the country’s natural environment in recent wars.

National Environment Week underway

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is marking the National Environment Week from June 6 to 12 under the theme ‘preserving environment, preserving national security’.

Military aggression against Iran: environment remains a victim of violations of international law

United Nations experts say that beyond immediate destruction, armed conflicts disrupt ecosystems, deplete natural resources, contaminate the environment, and jeopardize the health of the planet for future generations.

Iran marks Earth Hour spotlighting environmental impacts of war

TEHRAN – Earth Hour 2026, a symbol of commitment to the planet, was observed this year while the country is undergoing an illegal war coordinated by the United States and Israel, with detrimental impacts on the environment.

Eco-tourism experience must be linked to indigenous culture, architecture and environment: expert

TEHRAN—Eco-tourism is a qualitative experience in the field of tourism that must be linked to the culture, architecture and local environment of each region, Abolfazl Nikoobayan, a cultural heritage expert said.

Khalkhal holds winter festival

TEHRAN-- The 12th Khalkhal winter sports and games festival was held in a snowy atmosphere with the message of preserving the environment and wildlife of the region on Friday.

Washington labeled world’s foremost environmental aggressor by IRGC

IRGC deputy commander links national security to defense of water and soil

TEHRAN — In an address linking ecological preservation to national defense, Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), identified the United States as the world’s most prolific and deliberate destroyer of the natural environment.

Intl. exhibition on AI to focus on environment, energy, health, security, and education

TEHRAN – The first international exhibition on artificial intelligence will be held from January 12-15 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

DOE approves seven community conserved areas

TEHRAN – In an effort to strengthen the participation of local communities in conserving nature, the Department of Environment (DOE) has approved seven natural areas to be protected by the public.

Ors, green symbol of Alborz and a living legacy of Iranian history

TEHRAN--Ors tree is known as the green symbol of Alborz province and, by being present in the protected areas, has preserved a living legacy of Iranian history in the heart of the mountains.

Japan interested in boosting environmental, pharmaceutical ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Japanese officials have announced their willingness to expand cooperation with Iran in areas that are not subject to sanctions, particularly the environment and pharmaceuticals.

Iran, Kenya to foster environmental ties

TEHRAN – Iranian and Kenyan officials have announced their readiness to enhance cooperation in different environmental fields.

Peace and environment are pillars of mankind's survival: DOE chief

TEHRAN -The head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said that peace and environment are the two fundamental pillars of mankind's survival, as without peace, no conservation plan will be sustainable, and without a healthy environment, no peace can be lasting.

Cultural heritage ministry seeks to introduce Iranian cuisine to the world

TEHRAN--Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts' policy is to move towards modern and experience-oriented tourism, and tries to introduce the story of Iranian cuisine, table and tourism to the world.

Long-lasting mulberry tree registered on Natural Heritage List

TEHRAN - Isfahan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Amir Karamzadeh gave news of the registration of the ancient mulberry tree of Sarasiab village in Badrud, Natanz county, Isfahan province, on Iran’s Natural Heritage List.