TEHRAN – Think of the vast Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf, and a certain image comes to mind: unblemished white-sand beaches, lapped by clear turquoise waters.

Qeshm is fringed with biologically diverse mangrove forests, attractive beaches, and 60 Bandari villages. Its blistering interior features geologically significant canyons, hills, caves,

TEHRAN – The first meeting of the coordination committee with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was held in order to build capacity for the local crisis risk management plan and with the aim of increasing resilience.

Strengthening the capacity of the Tehran crisis management organization along with related organizations and similar

TEHRAN – Two new bird species of European golden plover and grey plover were observed and recorded in wetlands of Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, the provincial department of environment chief, has said.

Choghakhor and Gandoman international wetlands in Borujen city are among the most important habitats for water birds and migratory species in the

TEHRAN – The two species of brown and black bears inhabiting Iran are on the verge of extinction due to natural and anthropogenic threats.

There are eight bear species in the world, including polar bears, brown bears, black bears, sloth bears, red pandas, Asiatic bears, spectacled bears, and the giant panda, each of which is in a specific