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Iran, Iraq launch joint effort to fight dust hotspots
In an interview, Hamid Nouri explained that the purpose of the delegation’s trip to Iraq is to begin collaborative efforts in executing operational and field programs to stabilize soil in the country’s dust hotspots.
He highlighted Iran’s extensive efforts over recent decades in combating desertification and stabilizing dust hotspots across the nation, including initiatives such as afforestation and the establishment of living and non-living windbreaks.
Nouri emphasized the necessity of serious cooperation with neighboring countries to fight desertification, citing research indicating that despite domestic efforts, the majority of airborne dust affecting Iran originates from outside its borders. He stressed the importance of collaborative actions with neighboring countries, particularly those whose dust hotspots significantly impact Iran.
The director underscored the interconnectedness of natural ecosystems across borders, asserting that the management of desert ecosystems in neighboring countries directly influences Iran’s environmental conditions.
He highlighted the expertise present in Iraq in combating desertification and operational measures necessary for managing dust hotspots.
Nouri concluded by expressing optimism regarding joint research endeavors and subsequent operational cooperation, emphasizing their potential to both preserve Iraq’s ecosystems in the long term and mitigate dust occurrences in various regions of Iran, particularly in the western and southwestern areas.