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3. International Role of the Islamic Republic of Iran 3.1 International Conventions and Organization Iran has accepted international legal responsibilities, which in part reflect its moral, ethical and scientific obligations to protect its biodiversity assets. In the context of these obligations it should be remembered that Iran has arguably the most significant biodiversity assets in the Middle East. This, along with the large size of the country, means it has the best opportunities for long term conservation plans. Conventions of which Iran is a member:
Iran became a state member of IUCN -the World Conservation Union- in 1973, but suspended its membership and moves are in hand to reinstate membership. Iran is the birthplace of Ramsar Convention and is active in its implementation. 3.2 Regional and bilateral cooperation The Regional Convention for Co-operation to Protect and Improve Coastal Zones and the Marine Environment (RAPMI, 24 April 1978) was approved by the Iranian Parliament (Majles). Therefore, the proceedings of the Convention are a domestic as well as an external obligation for the government and related organizations, for the purpose of protecting the marine environment in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. Following a scientific and technical co-operation agreement signed between the governments of Iran and the former Soviet Union (1971), conclusive bilateral meetings were held to discuss problems and find solutions to the environmental problems of the Caspian. Since the collapse of the Soviet government, the Caspian littoral republics and Iran have held ongoing discussions on the protection of the Caspian environment and agreed on the Caspian Environmental Program (CEP). Currently the Government of the I.R. of Iran has bilateral environmental cooperation with the governments or research institutions of many countries. |
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