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Conservation in The Islamic Republic of Iran
Compilation of information about endangered species, natural resources and environmental legislation.
http://darwin.bio.uci.edu/~sustain/h90/Iran.htm
Aquastat
Information about Iranian water resources for agriculture and rural development.
http://www.fao.org/ag/agl/aglw/aquastat/countries/iran/index.htm
Directory of Wetlands of International Importance
Description of Iranian sites designated for the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance.
http://www.ramsar.org/lib_dir_2_3.htm
Iranian Environmental Issues
April 2000 article by the United States Energy Information Administration and the Department of the Environment.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/iranenv.html
Zirakzadeh Science Foundation
Sets up science centers and museums throughout Iran. Site describes their history, goals and achievements. Photos and science quiz.
http://www.iranonline.com/zsf/
Green Front of Iran
Non-government environmental organization. Contacts and description of activities.
http://www.greenfront.org/
Birds of Golestán Province
Bird list and photo gallery of birds of northern Iran.
http://medlem.spray.se/davidgorgan/Birds.html
Seismic Hazard Assessment of Iran
Article by B.Tavakoli and M. Ghafory-Ashtiany from the International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology in Tehran.
http://seismo.ethz.ch/gshap/iran/report.html
Secret in the Heart of Kish
History and design of the 1000 year old qanat on Kish Island.
http://www.netiran.com/Htdocs/Clippings/DEconomy/880730XXDE01.html
International Institute for Caspian Studies
Non governmental research and consultancy institute in Iran, studying political, economical, social, cultural, environmental issues of Caspian sea. Online newsletter.
http://www.caspianstudies.com/
Vulnerable Marine Zones of Iran
Article by Afshin Daanehkaar from the quarterly Moheet-e Zeest (The Environment).
http://www.netiran.com/Htdocs/Clippings/DEconomy/981022XXDE01.html
Water Pollution in the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea
Article from Payam-e Darya, a publication of the Shipping Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
http://www.netiran.com/Htdocs/Clippings/DEconomy/950515XXDE02.html
Central Eurasian Water Crisis: Caspian, Aral, and Dead Seas
Full text of book edited by Iwao Kobori and Michael H. Glantz and published by the United Nations University Press. Includes chapter on Iranian perspectives on the Caspian Sea.
http://www.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/uu18ce/uu18ce00.htm
Geological Survey of Iran (GSI)
Organization responsible for the geological study and the exploration of the mineral resources (except hydrocarbons) of Iran. Features photos of Iran, latest news, organization chart and descriptions of projects and activities.
http://www.gsi-iran.org/
Iran Nanotechnology Policy Studies Committee
A committee for studying nanotechnology trends in Iran and the world.
http://www.tco.gov.ir/nano
EIA in IRAN
EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) , Capacity building and institutional strengthening in Iran. project by UNDP (United Nations Development Program) and the department of the environment.
http://www.eiairan.org
IRSEN
Iranian Society of Environmentalists, An Environmental non government organization in Iran. history, publications and photo albums available.
http://www.irsen.org
Air Quality Control Company of Tehran
Tehran air pollution chart from March 1999.
http://www.neda.net/aqcc/aqcc.htm
Animal Bites and Rabies: Situation in Iran
Article by M. Zeynali, A. Fayaz and A. Nadim.
http://pearl.sums.ac.ir/AIM/9923/zeynali9923.html
Arian Zamin Research Group
Iranian research team in geological sciences, ecosystems and natural resources.
http://www.arianzamin.com
Recent Bird Sightings in Iran
List of recent interesting bird sightings in Iran collected by the Ornithological Society of the Middle East.
http://www.osme.org/osmerec/iranrec.html
Animal Info
Compilation of information about threatened species, population, land use, protected lands, economy and education in Iran.
http://www.animalinfo.org/country/iran.htm
Asiatic Cheetah
Information and photos about the last captive Asiatic Cheetah named Marita. There are currently less than 50 asiatic cheetahs in Iran and less than a few hundred worldwide.
http://www.wildaboutcats.org/asiatic.htm
Iranbiotech.com
Center for biotechnology development in Iran.
http://www.iranbiotech.com
Biochemical Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Organizes biennial national conferences of biochemistry and laboratory medicine.
http://www.biochemiran.com
Iranian Green Wave Front
Environmental non government organization based in Iran.
http://irgwf.itgo.com/
Iran 2000 Expedition
Photos from an expedition to Iran in search of Cerambycidae.
http://www.uochb.cas.cz/~natur/cerambyx/iran2.htm
Green Party of Iran Environment News Archive
Includes news articles about Iran's drought, air and water pollution, agriculture, flora and fauna.
http://www.iran-e-sabz.org/news/news.html
Showcaves.com: Caves of Iran
General information, history and description of some caves in Iran.
http://www.showcaves.com/english/misc/region/ir.html
Adib Astronomical Society of Esfahan
Photographs of astronomical events from Iran and descriptions of the activities and history of the society.
http://www.geocities.com/adib_society/
Nature of Iran
Photo albums about nature of Iran
http://irsen.org/nature.html
Conservation of the Asiatic Cheetah in Iran
Comprehensive report by Peter Jackson.
http://www.csew.com/felidtag/pages/Reports/reports_nonattendees.htm
Islamic Republic of Iran Meteorological Organization
Current weather, climatic data, air quality and organization structure. Other topics available only in Farsi version.
http://www.irimet.net/irimo/contents.htm
CENESTA - Centre for Suatainable Development
Non-governmental, non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting sustainable community- and culture-based development. Its main area of work is Iran and Southwest Asia.
http://www.cenesta.org/
Fishes of the Southern Caspian Sea Basin
Fish list and photo gallery of fishes of northern Iran.
http://medlem.spray.se/davidgorgan/fishes.html
Iran Zoo
All about wild and domestic animals of Iran
http://iranzoo.tripod.com/main.html
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