Strengthening Environmental Diplomacy on the Agenda of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Environment
The Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, in a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Environment, emphasized the need to strengthen scientific and environmental diplomacy and expand institutional cooperation to fulfill international commitments, particularly in the field of wetland conservation. |
On 8 February 2026, Dr. Hassan Fartousi, Secretary-General of the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, met with Dr. Seyed Mohammad Sadati-Nejad, Director-General of International Specialized Organizations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Dr. Ahmadreza Lahijan-Zadeh, Deputy Head of the Department of Environment for Marine and Wetland Affairs; and Ms. Arezou Ashrafizadeh, Director-General of the Office for Wetland Conservation and Restoration at the Department of Environment. The meeting took place at the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO.
The meeting aimed to explore ways to strengthen cooperation among the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Department of Environment. During the discussions, participants emphasized the role of scientific and environmental diplomacy in advancing the Islamic Republic of Iran’s international programs and commitments, particularly in the areas of wetland conservation, restoration, and sustainable management.
Other topics discussed included opportunities for cooperation within the framework of UNESCO programs and instruments, leveraging international experience and capacities, and the need for continued coordination and engagement among the relevant institutions to ensure the effective implementation of joint programs and projects.
