Iran’s nature is under threat - here’s how better environmental stewardship can save it

By Shooka Bidarian, Media and Journalism Fellow, Sustainability and Climate at United Nations University Institute of Water Health and Environment, United Nations University
Mark Maslin, UCL Professor of Earth System Science and UNU Lead for Climate, Health and Security, UCL

From arid deserts and alpine meadows to dense wetlands and temperate forests, Iran’s natural landscapes give rise to rich native wildlife. This country is home to over 8,000 species of plants, nearly 500 bird species and 194 mammals. The UN has listed 13 special ecological areas, including…

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