Health and Environment
Environmental governance system in the world and Iran / Fatemeh Shafiei
Introduction. In recent decades, with the growth and development of industry and the increasing spread of prosperity, the environment has been severely damaged in two processes: extraction from natural resources and the return of waste and pollution to the air, soil, and water. This has become one of the major challenges for many countries in […]...
Read MoreArtificial intelligence or a maintenance plan; which one is the competitor of Iran’s human force in unemployment? / Mozhdeh Bagheri
In recent months, the technology giants of the world have been unveiling their various products in the field of “artificial intelligence”. While the hot topic in the global IT world these days is the emergence of different assistants such as ChatGPT, in Iran, IT companies are still facing a threat called the “Protection Plan”. These […]...
Read MoreConversation with Dariush Golalizadeh, Head of Air and Climate Center at the Environmental Protection Organization, about the status of national parks / Ali Kalaii
Part of the phenomenon of desertification in the country is due to mismanagement of water resources. A significant factor affecting what is happening to the environment in Iran is the issue of climate change. National parks and natural reserves in Iran are not exempt from this matter; when we reach a point where in the […]...
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Created By: Ali KalaeiA Look at the State of National Parks in Iran in Conversation with Mohammad Darvish, Desert Expert/ Roshanak Mehrayin
One step away from collapse. National parks in Iran are one of the four protected areas that have accommodated various animal species and plant cover. These parks are rich natural resources, from wood to endangered animal species and soil rich in nutrients, and they establish a balance in the natural and environmental conditions in many […]...
Read MoreA Look at National Parks Around the World and an Examination of the Status of National Parks in Iran in Conversation with Amir Aghakouchak, Environmental Researcher / Mina Javani
Garbage, the scourge of Iran’s national parks. A national park is an area of natural resources, including forests, grasslands, natural meadows, plains, rivers, lakes, and mountains, that serves as a showcase for prominent examples of natural phenomena. Governments protect these areas to preserve the ecosystem, create a suitable environment for the reproduction and growth of […]...
Read MoreGolestan National Park, a trust in the hands of our generation on the brink of destruction / Reza Ali-Asl
“Golestan National Park”, “Golestan Biosphere Reserve”, “World Heritage Site”, and others are among the titles that represent this valuable region. The first park in the country to be designated as a national park is Golestan National Park. This area was registered as the protected area of Almeh Vaishi in the history of 19th of Mordad, […]...
Read MoreA look at the legislative problems regarding national parks and endangered wildlife species in Iran / Alireza Goodarzi
In the field of legislation, we have many laws that are delayed, neglected, or abandoned, whose implementation in various areas can be vital. We do not have a higher law than the Constitution; its third chapter is completely neglected. Its 44th article has been interpreted and implemented, and its 50th article, which should govern in […]...
Read MorePolluted national parks/ Mehrvash Khajouandi
According to the announcements of environmental experts in the country, we are facing numbers higher than 150 in the unhealthy range in terms of air pollution in the capital and cities where air pollution monitoring is being carried out. These unhealthy air days have worsened and increased year after year for the country, with almost […]...
Read MoreIs there a legal vacuum or protective law regarding environmentalists? / Abolfazl Alizadeh
There is no place for environmentalists. Environmental protection is like a deterrent agent, similar to law enforcement, and it strives to protect animal species. However, in the process, environmental protection does not have job security and there are still no strong laws and security measures in place for environmental protectors in the country. Previously, the […]...
Read MoreThe Story of National Parks in Iran and the Dagger We Strike Ourselves With / Morteza Hamounian
It takes thousands of years for a natural source to be established on Earth; a forest or a swamp, a lake or a plain or a mountain. These natural sources, these reserves and natural treasures, are a heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation. They are the lungs of the Earth and […]...
Read MoreWaste management issues during and after floods / Zahra Jabari prominent
Although the drainage of wetlands, lakes, underground water sources, fertility of soil, and the moisture and suitability of dry and waterless lands for agriculture and revitalization of vegetation are considered as great blessings of floods for dry and water-scarce countries like Iran, on the other hand, our country has always been faced with a high […]...
Read MoreAir pollution in Iran; why aren’t laws effective? / Mo’in Khazaeli
Unclean air is illegal. As statistics show, air pollution in Iran is one of the main causes of premature deaths, and according to the Ministry of Health’s statistics, nearly 40,000 premature deaths occur annually due to air pollution in Iran. Based on these statistics, in Tehran alone, more than 4,000 citizens lose their lives prematurely […]...
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