Science and Environment Iran Middle East

This category includes information about Iran's natural environment, as well as scientific activities specific to Iran. For example, sites about wildlife, plants, earthquakes, fossil locations, air pollution problems, hydrology, etc should be included here.

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• Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology - IROST is affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education of Iran: its mission is to improve scientific and technical skills in the private and public sectors by financial and technical support to scientists and researchers.
  
• Aquastat - Information about Iranian water resources for agriculture and rural development.
  
• Showcaves.com: Caves of Iran - General information, history and description of some caves in Iran.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Animal Info - Compilation of information about threatened species, population, land use, protected lands, economy and education in Iran.
  
• Secret in the Heart of Kish - History and design of the 1000 year old qanat on Kish Island. From Mantaqe Azad magazine.
  
• Biochemical Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran - Organizes biennial national conferences of biochemistry and laboratory medicine.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Vulnerable Marine Zones of Iran - Article by Afshin Daanehkaar from the quarterly Moheet-e Zeest (The Environment).
  
• Green Party of Iran Environment News Archive - Includes news articles about Iran's drought, air and water pollution, agriculture, flora and fauna.
  
• Iranian Green Wave Front - Environmental non government organization based in Iran.
  
• 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.
  
• National Geoscience Database of Iran - Part of a national system for collection, systematization and presentation of geoscientific data for the needs of diverse users. Includes maps and data on topics including geology, mineral resources, natural hazards, and abandoned mines.
  
• 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.
  
• CENESTA - Centre for Sustainable 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.
  
• Recent Bird Sightings in Iran - List of recent interesting bird sightings in Iran collected by the Ornithological Society of the Middle East.
  
• IRSEN - Iranian Society of Environmentalists, An Environmental non government organization in Iran. history, publications and photo albums available.
  
• Green Front of Iran - Non-government environmental organization. Contacts and description of activities.
  
• Nature of Iran - Photo albums about nature of Iran
  
• Birds of Golestán Province - Bird list and photo gallery of birds of northern Iran.
  
• Zirakzadeh Science Foundation - Sets up science centers and museums throughout Iran. Site describes their history, goals and achievements. Photos and science quiz.
  
• Fishes of the Southern Caspian Sea Basin - Fish list and photo gallery of fishes of northern Iran.
  
• Conservation in The Islamic Republic of Iran - Compilation of information about endangered species, natural resources and environmental legislation.
  
• Iranbiotech.com - Center for biotechnology development in Iran.
  
  

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