Shina Ansari, the Vice President and Head of the Environmental Protection Organization of the country, announced the issuance of approval for the recruitment of 480 new forces to enhance the specialized capabilities of the Environmental Protection Organization during a brainstorming session with activists in this field in Ilam province. This action is aimed at strengthening the executive body of the organization and improving the environmental situation in the country.
Environmental Challenges and the Need for Specialized Forces
Ansari, referring to the unique natural capacities of Ilam province, emphasized that by utilizing the capabilities of activists and civil society organizations, the process of protecting the Zagros forests can be carried out effectively. She also pointed to the existing challenges and said: "The consequences of war, extensive sanctions, repeated droughts, and energy imbalance are among the challenges that have put pressure on the environment."
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Future Plans of the Environmental Protection Organization
The Head of the Environmental Protection Organization, highlighting the importance of interaction with civil society organizations, referred to the government's plans to address past issues in waste and sewage management. She emphasized that the fourteenth government is seriously pursuing the resolution of these accumulated problems. Additionally, Ansari stressed the necessity of environmental education from childhood and managing energy consumption with the participation of cultural sectors.
At the end, Ansari invited universities to participate in developing scientific programs for the protection of the Zagros forests, stating that the organization's goal is to enhance the protective level of areas and transform them into wildlife corridors and national parks to best protect the country's biodiversity.
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