Science and Environment

Animal Info
Compilation of information about threatened species, population, land use, protected lands, economy and education in Iran.
http://www.animalinfo.org/country/iran.htm

Aquastat
Information about Iranian water resources for agriculture and rural development.
http://www.fao.org/ag/agl/aglw/aquastat/countries/iran/index.htm

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.
http://www.wildaboutcats.org/asiatic.htm

Biochemical Society of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Organizes biennial national conferences of biochemistry and laboratory medicine.
http://www.biochemiran.com

Birds of Golestán Province
Bird list and photo gallery of birds of northern Iran.
http://medlem.spray.se/davidgorgan/Birds.html

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.
http://www.cenesta.org/

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.
http://www.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/uu18ce/uu18ce00.htm

Conservation in The Islamic Republic of Iran
Compilation of information about endangered species, natural resources and environmental legislation.
http://darwin.bio.uci.edu/~sustain/h90/Iran.htm

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.
http://www.eiairan.org

Fishes of the Southern Caspian Sea Basin
Fish list and photo gallery of fishes of northern Iran.
http://medlem.spray.se/davidgorgan/fishes.html

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.
http://gsi.ir

Green Front of Iran
Non-government environmental organization. Contacts and description of activities.
http://www.greenfront.org/

Green Party of Iran Environment News Archive
Includes news articles about Iran's drought, air and water pollution, agriculture, flora and fauna.
http://www.iran-e-sabz.org/news/news.html

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.
http://www.caspianstudies.com/

Iranbiotech.com
Center for biotechnology development in Iran.
http://www.iranbiotech.com

Iranian Green Wave Front
Environmental non government organization based in Iran.
http://irgwf.itgo.com/

IRSEN
Iranian Society of Environmentalists, An Environmental non government organization in Iran. history, publications and photo albums available.
http://www.irsen.org

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.
http://www.ngdir.ir

Nature of Iran
Photo albums about nature of Iran
http://irsen.org/nature.html

Recent Bird Sightings in Iran
List of recent interesting bird sightings in Iran collected by the Ornithological Society of the Middle East.
http://www.osme.org/osmerec/iranrec.html

Secret in the Heart of Kish
History and design of the 1000 year old qanat on Kish Island. From Mantaqe Azad magazine.
http://www.netiran.com/?fn=artd(2490)

Showcaves.com: Caves of Iran
General information, history and description of some caves in Iran.
http://www.showcaves.com/english/misc/region/ir.html

Vulnerable Marine Zones of Iran
Article by Afshin Daanehkaar from the quarterly Moheet-e Zeest (The Environment).
http://www.netiran.com/?fn=artd(2213)

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.
http://www.netiran.com/?fn=artd(2369)

Zirakzadeh Science Foundation
Sets up science centers and museums throughout Iran. Site describes their history, goals and achievements. Photos and science quiz.
http://www.iranonline.com/zsf/