Climate Change

COP29 participants approve $300 bn annual climate funding

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Countries participating in the COP-29 climate summit approved a New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance in the amount of $300 bln per year, COP29 chairman Muxtar Babayev said at the final plenary session.

One dead as storm Kirk tears through Spain, Portugal, France

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The remnants of Hurricane Kirk swept into western Europe Wednesday, tearing up trees in Portugal and Spain before dumping heavy rains on France that left at least one dead.

UN holds ‘Summit of the Future’ to tackle global crises

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Global leaders are gathering in NY on Sunday for a “Summit of the Future” aimed at addressing 21st-century challenges ranging from conflict to climate, amid skepticism over whether the final pact will meet its lofty goals.

Strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949 shuts down city

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Tens of millions in Shanghai and across China's densely populated east coast hunkered indoors as the strongest storm since 1949 swept in, downing trees and disrupting transport across the region.

Iran partner with FAO, GCF to strengthen climate resilience

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The Department of Environment in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN and the Green Climate Fund, is embarking on a transformative initiative aimed at fortifying its resilience to climate change.

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The world again registered its hottest day on record on Monday, July 22, inching past Sunday which had just taken the title, according to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency.

Archipelago 2024 discusses BRICS states' tech cooperation

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – At the Archipelago 2024 project-educational event, the BRICS countries discuss the application of the latest technologies to ensure the economic progress of the developing countries and their sustainable position.

Iran, Iraq pledge to work on tackling dust storms

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran and Iraq have pledged to jointly work on tackling the issue of dust storms in both countries, an Iranian official has said.

Brazilian government allocates US$2 billion to combat climate

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Brazil's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has allocated 10 billion reais (US$2 billion) to the National Climate Change Fund. This is reported by Brasil 247, a partner of TV BRICS.

Head of Meteorological Org.:

Creating resilient cities for climate change necessary

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – During the 7th International Conference on Climate Change, the head of Iran Meteorological Organization called for moving toward sustainable development and building resilient cities for climate change adaptation.

7th Intl. conference on climate change to kick off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The 7th International Conference on Climate Change will begin at the venue of the Iran National Library in Tehran on Monday, the executive secretary of the conference announced.

Iranian lawmaker calls for regional coop. over climate change

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Chair of the Environmental Committee of the Parliament of Iran Somayeh Rafiei has called for the cooperation of the countries of the region regarding climate change.

Iran leaves COP 28 in protest of Israeli regime's presence

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – An Iranian delegation headed by energy minister left World Climate Action Summit in the United Arab Emirates in show of protest against the presence of the officials of the Zionist Israeli regime on Friday.

‘Storm Daniel’ arrives Egypt amid warnings

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The General Authority of Meteorology warned Egyptians to be ready starting Monday for unsettling weather conditions due to the ‘storm Daniel’ coming from Libya and leaving behind nearly 25 people dead, news media reported.

Snow falls on Johannesburg for 1st time in 11 years: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Residents of South Africa’s biggest city, Johannesburg, were stunned by the first snowfall in over a decade on Monday, with some children seeing snow for the first time, news outlets reported.

FAO highlights camels’ roles in fight against climate change

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad and the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, marked the World Camel Day 2023 on 22 June in Ardabil Province.

Netherlands arrests more than 1,500 climate activists

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – More than 1,500 people have been arrested during a demonstration by the Extinction Rebellion climate group in The Hague, Dutch police said.

German police carry out nationwide raids against protesters

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – German police have launched a nationwide raid against members of the Last Generation climate group, as the activists continue to protest in an effort to pressure the government to take more drastic action on climate change.

Next five years set to be hottest ever: UN

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – It is near-certain that 2023-2027 will be the warmest five-year period ever recorded, the United Nations warned Wednesday.

Iran envoy at UN climate meeting:

Iran taken important steps towards sustainable development

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – "Despite illegal sanctions, Iran has taken important steps towards sustainable development," Ali Salajegheh, the chief of Iran's Department of Environment told the 27th annual UN meeting on climate, COP27, in Egypt.

Sandstorm blankets Iraq, sends more than 1,000 to hospital

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Parts of Iraq have again been covered in a thick sheet of orange dust during the latest in a series of sandstorms that have become increasingly common.

Thousand of beetles invade Argentine town of Santa Isabel

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A small town in Argentina has shut down street and public building lights after being invaded by a large number of beetles.

Iran backs India’s position at UN Climate Summit

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian delegation reaffirmed its support for India's position on fossil fuel subsidies at the UN Climate Summit in Glasgow.

Iran blames economic terrorism for warming global situation

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Addressing the United Nations climate summit underway in Glasgow, UK, Iran's Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment Ali Salajegheh said that the worsening global warming was due to economic terrorism.

Green Climate Fund Readiness Programme in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Environment (DOE) partnered to bring together local, national and international stakeholders in a three-day workshop.