Tehran -three more cities in Iran, that is, Babol in the northern part of Mersandalan, Kiharan in the northern Guylan, and Gandman in the southwestern Chahalmahal Bufftiari have won Ramsar wetland cities.
The “Bandal Hamil” city near Corphoran International Wetlands in Hormos Ghan was recognized as the first wetland city in Iran by the 2022 Ramsar Treaty, and IRNA quoted the remarks of the Ministry of the Environment (DOE) staff, Alazou Ashrapizard. And say.
In the same year, Ashrafizado pointed out that Valzane City in eastern Isfahan and Bandal Hamile, near Gabuhn International Wetlands, Isfahan, was recognized as a wetland certified city.
This is a powerful candidate for urban efforts, consciousness, aggressive initiatives for sustainable practice, and integration of wetlands to planning.
The candidate cities certified by the wetland city are proposed by the Independent Advisory Committee and recommended as a certified wetland city after being proposed by the Ramsar Treaty Order or the Chief of the Ramsar Authorities.
A list of newly certified 31 wetlands announced at the 64th Standing Committee meeting.
These cities will receive a certificate at the 15th Office Conference (COP15) held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from July 23 to 31.
In addition, there are 25 places in Japan that are designated as internationally important wetlands (ramsar treaty wetlands), with a surface area of 1,488,624 hectares.
Wetland city certification system
172 countries in the Ramsar Convention on the wetland agreed to conservation and wise use of wetlands within their territory.
Recognizing the importance of urban and urban wetlands, this treaty introduced a wetland city certification system (resolution XII.10).
This voluntary plan provides an internationally recognized initiative in cities that value nature or wetlands, and have the opportunity to actively advertise.
The wetland city certification system is a valuable ecosystem of these valuable ecosystems through wetlands, especially in the wetlands that are close or dependent on the internationally important wetlands, such as raising general awareness of wetlands and participating in urban planning and decisions. Emphasize and encourage the positive relationship. -Ander production.
The certification system needs to further promote the maintenance and wise use of wetlands near cities and cities, and promote sustainable social and economic interests to local residents.
Since the wetlands in the city are valuable lands, not wasteless, it is necessary to incorporate it into cities development and management plans.
If the wetlands in the city are used in a preserved and sustainable form, it can bring various economic, social and cultural interests in cities. During the storm, the wetlands in the city absorb excessive rainfall, reduce the floods of the city, and prevent disasters and subsequent costs. The abundant vegetation found in wetlands in urban areas functions as a filter for home waste and industrial waste, contributing to improving water quality.
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