Exploring Areas of Cooperation between The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO and the Iranian Association for Water Resources Science and Engineering
Dr. Alireza Dayemi, President of the Iranian Association for Water Resources Science and Engineering, accompanied by members of the Association’s Board of Directors, visited The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO on September 26, 2026, where they met with Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, to discuss potential areas of cooperation.
Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, welcomed the President and members of the Board of Directors of the Iranian Association for Water Resources Science and Engineering. He emphasized the importance of drawing on the Association’s scientific and technical capacities to expand engagement and cooperation in the field of water resources.
During the meeting, Dr. Alireza Dayemi introduced the Iranian Association for Water Resources Science and Engineering and outlined its background, objectives, mission, and areas of activity.
The President of the Association highlighted its scientific, research, and technical capacities, emphasizing their role in advancing knowledge and strengthening professional expertise in water resources science and engineering.
The parties then discussed potential areas of cooperation between The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO and the Iranian Association for Water Resources Science and Engineering. They exchanged views on drawing on their respective scientific and technical capacities and expanding opportunities for engagement and cooperation in water-related fields.
The Iranian Association for Water Resources Science and Engineering was established in 1994 with the aim of expanding, advancing, and promoting scientific knowledge, developing the quantitative and qualitative capacities of specialized human resources, and improving education and research in fields related to water resources. It is a non-profit organization with legal status and operates in scientific, research, and technical fields.
The Iranian Association for Water Resources Science and Engineering is also a member of the National Committee for Hydrology of The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO as a specialized organization.
Sahar Ahmadizadeh, Head of the Natural Sciences Group, and several experts from The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO also attended the meeting.
