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Policies in Iran:

Measures to recover flare gases

Iran: Measures to recover flare gases

Iran is engaged in measures to recover flare gas to increase oil production efficiency and reduce GHG emission. Iran is working with Nippon Oil Company from Japan.

References: http://www.climate-change.ir/en/DNA%20Presentation%20Workshop/07_Yamaguchi.pdf

Management of Forest Resources

Iran: Management of Forest Resources

Planting fruit species and multi-purpose trees in the degraded national lands in the north. An example of the government’s “bottom up” approach, it aims to improve the economics of forestry, create employment and raise production of non-wood products while protecting and increasing soil fertility. 

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

 

Management of Forest Resources

Iran: Management of Forest Resources

Planting fruit species and multi-purpose trees in the degraded national lands in the north. An example of the government’s “bottom up” approach, it aims to improve the economics of forestry, create employment and raise production of non-wood products while protecting and increasing soil fertility. 

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

 

Management of Forest Resources

Iran: Management of Forest Resources

Planting fruit species and multi-purpose trees in the degraded national lands in the north. An example of the government’s “bottom up” approach, it aims to improve the economics of forestry, create employment and raise production of non-wood products while protecting and increasing soil fertility. 

References: National Communication to the UNFCCC

 

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

Iran: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

Four categories of protected natural area are identified under this law, and clauses indicated that any previously designated sites are to be reclassified: national park (wildlife parks were redesignated as national parks in 1974), wildlife refuge, protected area and national nature monument.

 

Date Implemented: 1974

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

Iran: Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act

Four categories of protected natural area are identified under this law, and clauses indicated that any previously designated sites are to be reclassified: national park (wildlife parks were redesignated as national parks in 1974), wildlife refuge, protected area and national nature monument.

 

Date Implemented: 1974

Law Applicable to Any Economical, Cultural, Societal Development

Iran: Law Applicable to Any Economical, Cultural, Societal Development

No details available.

Date Implemented: 1989 

Law of Environmental Protection and Development

Iran: Law of Environmental Protection and Development

No details available.

Date Implemeted: 1991

 

Law of Protection Against Natural Environmental Damages

Iran: Law of Protection Against Natural Environmental Damages

Ne details available.

Date Implemented: 1991

 

National Strategy for Environmental Sustainable Development

Iran: National Strategy for Environmental Sustainable Development

Environmental study carried out prior to NBSAP. Never implemented because the integration mechanism wasn’t properly understood. However, it provided valuable experience that will be used in implementation of NBSAP in the Third Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan. 

Date Implemented: 1993

Status: Planned, not implemented

Atomic Energy Act

Iran: Atomic Energy Act

The Act covers the activities for which the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran was established, including using atomic energy and radiation in industry, agriculture and service industries, setting up atomic power stations and desalination factories, producing source materials needed in atomic industries, creating the scientific and technical infrastructure required for carrying out the said projects, as well as coordinating and supervising all matters pertaining to atomic energy in the country.

Atomic Energy Act

Iran: Atomic Energy Act

The Act covers the activities for which the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran was established, including using atomic energy and radiation in industry, agriculture and service industries, setting up atomic power stations and desalination factories, producing source materials needed in atomic industries, creating the scientific and technical infrastructure required for carrying out the said projects, as well as coordinating and supervising all matters pertaining to atomic energy in the country.

Atomic Energy Act

Iran: Atomic Energy Act

The Act covers the activities for which the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran was established, including using atomic energy and radiation in industry, agriculture and service industries, setting up atomic power stations and desalination factories, producing source materials needed in atomic industries, creating the scientific and technical infrastructure required for carrying out the said projects, as well as coordinating and supervising all matters pertaining to atomic energy in the country.

Atomic Energy Act

Iran: Atomic Energy Act

The Act covers the activities for which the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran was established, including using atomic energy and radiation in industry, agriculture and service industries, setting up atomic power stations and desalination factories, producing source materials needed in atomic industries, creating the scientific and technical infrastructure required for carrying out the said projects, as well as coordinating and supervising all matters pertaining to atomic energy in the country.

Collecting old, polluting cars

Iran: Collecting old, polluting cars

The Iranian government has implemented this policy whereby older cars, responsible for most of the urban pollution, are collected. The owners of these vehicles are compensated and provided with low-interest loans to buy replacement automobiles.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.atiehbahar.com/Resources/Environment.pdf

 

Collecting old, polluting cars

Iran: Collecting old, polluting cars

The Iranian government has implemented this policy whereby older cars, responsible for most of the urban pollution, are collected. The owners of these vehicles are compensated and provided with low-interest loans to buy replacement automobiles.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.atiehbahar.com/Resources/Environment.pdf

 

Collecting old, polluting cars

Iran: Collecting old, polluting cars

The Iranian government has implemented this policy whereby older cars, responsible for most of the urban pollution, are collected. The owners of these vehicles are compensated and provided with low-interest loans to buy replacement automobiles.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.atiehbahar.com/Resources/Environment.pdf

 

Collecting old, polluting cars

Iran: Collecting old, polluting cars

The Iranian government has implemented this policy whereby older cars, responsible for most of the urban pollution, are collected. The owners of these vehicles are compensated and provided with low-interest loans to buy replacement automobiles.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.atiehbahar.com/Resources/Environment.pdf

 

Collecting old, polluting cars

Iran: Collecting old, polluting cars

The Iranian government has implemented this policy whereby older cars, responsible for most of the urban pollution, are collected. The owners of these vehicles are compensated and provided with low-interest loans to buy replacement automobiles.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.atiehbahar.com/Resources/Environment.pdf

 

Collecting old, polluting cars

Iran: Collecting old, polluting cars

The Iranian government has implemented this policy whereby older cars, responsible for most of the urban pollution, are collected. The owners of these vehicles are compensated and provided with low-interest loans to buy replacement automobiles.

Status: In Force; Voluntary

References: http://www.atiehbahar.com/Resources/Environment.pdf

 

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Iran: The Second Five-Year National Socio-Economic Development Plan

Third 5-Year Development Plan

Iran: Third 5-Year Development Plan (esp Article 104:D and 134)

Third 5-Year Development Plan

Iran: Third 5-Year Development Plan (esp Article 104:D and 134)

Third 5-Year Development Plan

Iran: Third 5-Year Development Plan (esp Article 104:D and 134)

Third 5-Year Development Plan

Iran: Third 5-Year Development Plan (esp Article 104:D and 134)

Third 5-Year Development Plan

Iran: Third 5-Year Development Plan (esp Article 104:D and 134)

Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

Iran: Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

All cars, both imported and domestic, have had to meet the ECEISO4 standards for emissions, and in the upcoming Iranian year manufacturers will be required to observe ECE-R83 standards, and the standards for light vehicles in Iran have been effectively  increased to ECE R15.04 / ECE R49. Although already an accepted standard in Iran, this was generally not enforced until 2000.

Date Implemented: 1999/2000

Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

Iran: Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

All cars, both imported and domestic, have had to meet the ECEISO4 standards for emissions, and in the upcoming Iranian year manufacturers will be required to observe ECE-R83 standards, and the standards for light vehicles in Iran have been effectively  increased to ECE R15.04 / ECE R49. Although already an accepted standard in Iran, this was generally not enforced until 2000.

Date Implemented: 1999/2000

Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

Iran: Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

All cars, both imported and domestic, have had to meet the ECEISO4 standards for emissions, and in the upcoming Iranian year manufacturers will be required to observe ECE-R83 standards, and the standards for light vehicles in Iran have been effectively  increased to ECE R15.04 / ECE R49. Although already an accepted standard in Iran, this was generally not enforced until 2000.

Date Implemented: 1999/2000

Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

Iran: Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

All cars, both imported and domestic, have had to meet the ECEISO4 standards for emissions, and in the upcoming Iranian year manufacturers will be required to observe ECE-R83 standards, and the standards for light vehicles in Iran have been effectively  increased to ECE R15.04 / ECE R49. Although already an accepted standard in Iran, this was generally not enforced until 2000.

Date Implemented: 1999/2000

Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

Iran: Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

All cars, both imported and domestic, have had to meet the ECEISO4 standards for emissions, and in the upcoming Iranian year manufacturers will be required to observe ECE-R83 standards, and the standards for light vehicles in Iran have been effectively  increased to ECE R15.04 / ECE R49. Although already an accepted standard in Iran, this was generally not enforced until 2000.

Date Implemented: 1999/2000

Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

Iran: Air pollution emissions standards of 1998

All cars, both imported and domestic, have had to meet the ECEISO4 standards for emissions, and in the upcoming Iranian year manufacturers will be required to observe ECE-R83 standards, and the standards for light vehicles in Iran have been effectively  increased to ECE R15.04 / ECE R49. Although already an accepted standard in Iran, this was generally not enforced until 2000.

Date Implemented: 1999/2000

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Iran: Air Pollution Abatement Programme

Tehran Municipality will convert 1,500 diesel-fuelled buses to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). A mandatory emission inspection and control program was set up for motor vehicles permitted to enter the city’s Restricted Traffic Zone (RTZ). Lanes were specifically designated for buses. As a result, urban bus services, including ridership have increased in the last three years by thirty-five percent and average trip time has decreased. A Park and Ride facility with a capacity of 200 cars has also increased bus ridership.

Area Traffic Control Scheme

Iran: Area Traffic Control Scheme

Vehicles with odd and even license plate numbers will only be allowed into Tehran on alternate days. However, a previous similar plan, whereby private cars were restricted entry into the city on weekdays using special passes, proved ineffective in reducing pollution levels.

Status: Ended, but may be put back into effect

References: http://www.aghayan.com/iranpol0502.htm

Area Traffic Control Scheme

Iran: Area Traffic Control Scheme

Vehicles with odd and even license plate numbers will only be allowed into Tehran on alternate days. However, a previous similar plan, whereby private cars were restricted entry into the city on weekdays using special passes, proved ineffective in reducing pollution levels.

Status: Ended, but may be put back into effect

References: http://www.aghayan.com/iranpol0502.htm

Area Traffic Control Scheme

Iran: Area Traffic Control Scheme

Vehicles with odd and even license plate numbers will only be allowed into Tehran on alternate days. However, a previous similar plan, whereby private cars were restricted entry into the city on weekdays using special passes, proved ineffective in reducing pollution levels.

Status: Ended, but may be put back into effect

References: http://www.aghayan.com/iranpol0502.htm

Area Traffic Control Scheme

Iran: Area Traffic Control Scheme

Vehicles with odd and even license plate numbers will only be allowed into Tehran on alternate days. However, a previous similar plan, whereby private cars were restricted entry into the city on weekdays using special passes, proved ineffective in reducing pollution levels.

Status: Ended, but may be put back into effect

References: http://www.aghayan.com/iranpol0502.htm

Area Traffic Control Scheme

Iran: Area Traffic Control Scheme

Vehicles with odd and even license plate numbers will only be allowed into Tehran on alternate days. However, a previous similar plan, whereby private cars were restricted entry into the city on weekdays using special passes, proved ineffective in reducing pollution levels.

Status: Ended, but may be put back into effect

References: http://www.aghayan.com/iranpol0502.htm

The Law of Protection and Exploitation of Forest and Range

Iran: The Law of Protection and Exploitation of Forest and Range

Includes specific legislation relating to areas which may be declared as forest parks. They are administered by the Forestry and Range Organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and are maintained as parks designated primarily for recreation, although often include important representatives of unique woodland stand types.  

Date Implemented: 1967

The Law of Protection and Exploitation of Forest and Range

Iran: The Law of Protection and Exploitation of Forest and Range

Includes specific legislation relating to areas which may be declared as forest parks. They are administered by the Forestry and Range Organisation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and are maintained as parks designated primarily for recreation, although often include important representatives of unique woodland stand types.  

Date Implemented: 1967

National Clean Air Act

Iran: National Clean Air Act

No details available.

Date Implemented: 1975

References: UNEP http://ekh.unep.org/

Plant Protection Law

Iran: Plant Protection Law

No details available.

 Date Implemented: 1967

The Forest Law

Iran: The Forest Law

No details available.

References: http://www.un.org/esa/agenda21/natlinfo/wssd/iran.pdf

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

International Action Programme (IAP) Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Iran: International Action Programme (IAP), Developing National Renewable Energy Masterplan

Development of renewable energy utilisation and related technology improvements. This master plan will be coordinated with other national development programmes, such as Five-Year-Development-Plans.

Date Implemented: 2004-2010

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Iran: Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Iran: Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Iran: Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Iran: Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Iran: Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products

Iran: Energy Efficiency Labeling of Energy Consuming Products