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A significant international initiative launched in Tehran aims to manage natural disasters and enhance resilience to climate change, supported by Japan, the Department of Environment, and UNESCO. The project focuses on developing flood hazard maps, establishing early warning systems, assessing drought risks, and empowering local communities, especially women and youth. Climate change has severely impacted agriculture in Iran, with increased temperatures disrupting food security. The initiative seeks to enhance crisis management through cooperation among Economic Cooperation Organization member states, utilizing advanced technologies for effective data analysis and decision-making. This collaboration aims to create a safer, more resilient future for vulnerable communities.
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The 7th national conference on Iran’s forests, scheduled for November 5-6 in Lorestan province, will focus on “Maintaining sole ownership and integrated management of natural resources with an emphasis on social forestry in Zagros.” Organized by the Iranian Forestry Association and the Natural Resources Organization, it will address forestry ecology, laws, technical subjects, and the impact of climate change. The Zagros forests, covering 14 million hectares and vital for freshwater production, face threats from climate change and illegal exploitation. The conference aims to foster international cooperation for sustainable management, emphasizing community engagement and the importance of preserving these globally significant ecosystems.
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At the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs, Zahra Behrouz-Azar, proposed a “pact of mercy” to enhance women’s roles in fostering a humane, sustainable future. This initiative emphasizes protecting human dignity, supporting children and women, promoting dialogue, safeguarding the environment, and leveraging technology for humanity’s benefit. Behrouz-Azar highlighted the societal challenges exacerbated by technological advancements, including climate change and the wealth gap. The meeting, co-hosted by China and the UN, focused on empowering women and addressing global crises, with discussions on collaboration between Iran and other nations to promote women’s rights and economic opportunities.
Iran has emerged as a leader in open-access scholarly communication, ranking among the top five countries globally with 1,003 indexed journals, according to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This marks a substantial increase from just 95 journals in 2015. Of these, 584 are in Persian, with others in multiple languages. Iran also ranks favorably in research article output, surpassing several nations, and is 27th in nanotechnology patenting as of 2024. The country’s commitment to open access and innovation highlights its growing influence in the global academic landscape, enhancing accessibility and promoting research excellence.