Iran participated in the 38th executive committee meeting of ROPME in Kuwait, discussing strategies for marine environment protection. Emphasis was placed on regional cooperation to tackle pollution challenges and enhance sustainability initiatives. Iran proposed establishing a regional biodiversity center and highlighted ongoing collaboration with ROPME.
Tehran – Ahmad-Reza Lahijanzadeh from the Department of Environment (DOE) represented Iran at the 38th executive committee meeting of the Regional Organization for the Protection of Marine Environment (ROPME) in Kuwait. Established in 1979, ROPME is ratified by seven member states: Iran, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, aiming to protect the marine and coastal ecosystems in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
The meeting underscored the significance of regional collaboration for marine environmental protection. As Iran actively participates in these initiatives, the nation emphasizes the need for innovative strategies and cooperative research to address marine pollution. Future efforts will focus on establishing frameworks and partnerships to ensure sustainable ocean management.
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