Secretary-General of The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO Attends COP7 Conference in Tehran
The seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea (Tehran Convention) (COP 7) was held on September 23, 2026, at the Azadi Hotel, with the participation of Shina Ansari, Head of the Department of Environment, delegations from the participating countries, and other officials.
Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of The Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, also attended the meeting.
Over the course of three days in Tehran, expert delegations from countries across the region reviewed the final provisions of COP 7 on the protection of the Caspian Sea. The final declaration was approved by all members last night.
The key issues emphasized in the declaration include the decline in the Caspian Sea’s water level, the control and management of land-based pollution, the protection of biodiversity, and habitat-related concerns.
The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to reaffirm Iran’s shared commitment to protecting the Caspian Sea and strengthening regional cooperation.
