Gov’t aims to popularize environmental protection
Vice president and head of the Department of the Environment (DoE), Ali Salajegheh, emphasized the government’s commitment to popularizing, localizing, and encouraging public participation in environmental and national resource protection during a recent event.
Salajegheh noted that the government’s successes in these areas have often been due to the capacity and support of the public, according to IRNA.
The comments were made on the sidelines of the unveiling ceremony for the National Environment Award’s statue and poster, an event Salajegheh highlighted as a crucial pillar for cultural development and the expansion of environmental literacy.
Head of the DoE underscored the importance of the National Environment Award, stating that it reviews and evaluates both individual and group actions in the form of real and legal personalities. He added that a serious demand for environmental protection has emerged at all levels of governance, often with the public leading the way.
“This issue is evident in categories such as protection of water resources, waste management, expansion of green space and in general in playing the role of social responsibilities in the field of environment and is commendable,” Salajegheh said.
Despite progress in promoting environmental protection culture, the official stressed the need for increased sensitivity and further measures. He expressed hope that the ethics and culture of environmental protection will become institutionalized in the country, and that initiatives like the National Environment Award will serve as a model for enhancing public participation.