environmental protection

2026-06-12 15:46

Over 2,400 environmental houses, NGOs operating nationwide

TEHRAN – More than 1,360 environmental houses and 1,050 non-governmental organizations are voluntarily operating across the country in different fields, including training, promoting, preserving wildlife, cleaning up nature, planting saplings, and decision-making, an official with the DOE has said.

2026-06-10 15:28

Renewable power plants being developed in line with environmental requirements

TEHRAN- The Deputy of Technical and Engineering of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) wrote in a note: The development of renewable power plants can lead to favorable results only when carried out based on precise technical standards, clear environmental requirements, and continuous monitoring.

‘Eco-friendly dormitory’ to promote environmental protection among students

2026-06-10 15:20

‘Eco-friendly dormitory’ to promote environmental protection in universities

TEHRAN –To promote the culture of environmental protection, Tehran University of Medical Sciences has launched a project that focuses on turning dormitories of universities into eco-friendly places.

2026-06-09 16:00

President: We are all responsible for environmental protection

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the shared responsibility of each individual for the protection of the environment, saying, “We all bear the responsibility to care for the environment."

2026-05-09 16:14

DOE updating national document on public participation

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is updating and completing an existing national document on public participation in environmental protection.

2026-04-01 23:41

By Maedeh Zaman Fashami

War and ecocide: environmental fallout of military attacks on Iran

TEHRAN- Wars and armed conflicts don’t only have human casualties; the environment is one of their biggest victims. Historical experiences, from the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the Kosovo conflicts, the war in Lebanon, the genocide against Gaza, to the U.S.-Israeli coalition’s actions against Iran, have shown that destruction of infrastructure, explosions, fires, and pollutants from military operations have severe and long-term effects on soil, water, air, and wildlife. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has repeatedly highlighted the issue.

2026-02-21 15:38

Ramadan offers great opportunity to raise awareness on environmental protection

TEHRAN – Highlighting the need to strengthen self-improvement, increase social responsibility and contentment, the fasting month of Ramadan provides a great opportunity to raise public awareness, build a more sustainable culture, and take effective steps towards environmental protection.