sand and dust storms (SDSs)

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  • DOE unveils global real-time dust source monitoring system 2026-10-14 15:39

    DOE unveils global real-time dust source monitoring system

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has unveiled a global real-time monitoring system designed to identify and track dust hotspots around the world.

  • UNDP-backed assessment prioritizes 30 sand and dust storm hotspots in Iran 2026-09-26 15:09

    UNDP-backed assessment prioritizes 30 sand and dust storm hotspots in Iran

    TEHRAN – A national assessment supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has identified and prioritized 30 critical domestic source areas for sand and dust storms (SDS) in Iran, providing an evidence base for targeted measures to reduce risks to communities, infrastructure and vulnerable ecosystems.

  • SDS hotspots in Iraq, Syria affecting Iran to be controlled 2026-07-19 15:03

    SDS hotspots in Iraq, Syria affecting Iran to be controlled

    TEHRAN – According to the head of Iran’s National Headquarters for Dust Storm Policy and Coordination, the country intends to identify and control two sources of sand and dust storms in Iraq and Syria that have the most impact on the country by the end of 2026.

  • Iran chairs event at UN headquarters on Intl. Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms 2026-07-11 16:03

    Iran chairs event at UN headquarters on Intl. Day of Combating Sand and Dust Storms

    TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeed Iravani, chaired a high-level event held to mark the International Day for Combating Sand and Dust Storms (SDSs) in New York on July 10.

  • Iranian, Russian experts ink MOU to combat SDSs in Khuzestan province 2026-07-03 16:02

    Iranian, Russian experts ink MOU to combat SDSs in Khuzestan province

    TEHRAN – The natural resources and watershed management department of Khuzestan province has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with MA VOSTOK, a Russian company, to combat desertification and mitigate the impacts of sand and dust storms (SDSs) in the province's industrial regions, particularly the Shadegan oil field.

  • DOE, UNDP study impact of SDSs on biodiversity 2026-05-17 16:20

    DOE, UNDP study impact of SDSs on biodiversity

    TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE), in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has conducted studies on the impact of sand and dust storms (SDSs) on the country’s biodiversity.