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Iranpress: DoE Head: Training Locals Required to Revive, Protect Urmia Lake

DoE Head: Training Locals Required to Revive, Protect Urmia Lake

Wednesday, 04 December 2024 14:31

Tehran (IP) - The Head of Iran's Department of Environment (DoE) said that the department tries to operationalize projects to train local communities around the Urmia Lake basin to earn their livelihood with jobs in harmony with the ecosystem of the lake.

Iranpress: Japan Donates for Boosting Iran Wetlands Management

Japan Donates for Boosting Iran Wetlands Management

Monday, 02 December 2024 17:29

Tehran (IP) - Japan has recently announced that it allocated a grant aid worth US$4.5 million for projects such as reviving Urmia Lake and developing wetlands in Iran hit severely by climate change.

Iranpress: Revival of Urmia Lake Pursued with Japan: Minister of Agriculture

Revival of Urmia Lake Pursued with Japan: Minister of Agriculture

Thursday, 28 November 2024 07:24

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Minister of Agriculture said that the ministry was pursuing an agreement with Japan over the revival of Urmia, northwest of the country.

Iranpress: Revived Lake Urmia, shines as Iran West Azerbaijan tourist gem

Revived Lake Urmia, shines as Iran West Azerbaijan tourist gem

Sunday, 31 March 2024 10:51

Urmia (IP)-Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran was facing the risk of complete dryness for a while, but due to the good rains in the last days of winter and early spring, has revived and shines like a tourist hub.

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Iran's VP: Lake Urmia revival efforts underway

Wednesday, 14 February 2024 17:34

Tehran (IP)- The Iranian Vice-President and Head of the Department of Environment, Ali Salajegheh recently discussed the ongoing efforts to restore Lake Urmia during a cabinet meeting. With Japan's investment, the restoration project aims to improve the water quality and biodiversity of the lake amidst a lack of rainfall.

Iranpress: Iran Newspappers: Urmia Lake shrinked into its lowest volume in 60 yrs

Iran Newspappers: Urmia Lake shrinked into its lowest volume in 60 yrs

Sunday, 16 July 2023 07:47

Tehran(IP)- A Sharif University study shows that the volume of Lake Urmia in Iran has reached its lowest in the last 60 years. 206

Iranpress: More than 30k flamingos lives in Lake Urmia

More than 30k flamingos lives in Lake Urmia

Saturday, 15 July 2023 10:48

Urmia (IP) - Over 30 thousand flamingos live in the wetlands around Lake Urmia National Park in northwestern Iran.

Iranpress: Iran Newspapers: Hopes of revival for Lake Urmia

Iran Newspapers: Hopes of revival for Lake Urmia

Saturday, 25 February 2023 10:10

Tehran (IP) - The first phase of a national project to transfer water from the Kanisib Dam to Lake Urmia, northwestern West Azerbaijan province, came on stream on Friday. 214

Iranpress: Podcast: Raisi inaugurates mega water project to save Lake Urmia

Podcast: Raisi inaugurates mega water project to save Lake Urmia

Friday, 24 February 2023 17:09

Urmia(IP)- Iranian President has inaugurated a major project to transfer water to Lake Urmia amid hopes that the plan could ease environmental concerns about the drying up of the lake in northwestern Iran. 206

Iranpress: Reviving Lake Urmia, serious challenge for country

Reviving Lake Urmia, serious challenge for country

Friday, 24 February 2023 14:30

Iran's Minister of Energy said that reviving Lake Urmia is among the most challenging projects in the country.

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