This category includes information about Iran's natural environment, as well as scientific activities specific to Iran. For example, sites about wildlife, plants, earthquakes, fossil locations, air pollution problems, hydrology, etc should be included here.
Sets up science centers and museums throughout Iran. Site describes their history, goals and achievements. Photos and science quiz. www.iranonline.com/zsf
Non governmental research and consultancy institute in Iran, studying political, economical, social, cultural, environmental issues of Caspian sea. Online newsletter. www.caspianstudies.com
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. www.unu.edu/unupress/unupbooks/uu18ce/uu18ce00.htm
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. www.gsi-iran.org
EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) , Capacity building and institutional strengthening in Iran. project by UNDP (United Nations Development Program) and the department of the environment. www.eiairan.org
Iranian Society of Environmentalists, An Environmental non government organization in Iran. history, publications and photo albums available. www.irsen.org
Compilation of information about threatened species, population, land use, protected lands, economy and education in Iran. www.animalinfo.org/country/iran.htm
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. www.wildaboutcats.org/asiatic.htm