Iran proposes regional plan to protect Caspian seal
The programme will bring together scientific research, monitoring and environmental conservation measures
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The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has presented a proposal for the conservation of the Caspian seal, which will be discussed at a meeting of ministers from the Caspian Sea littoral states under the Tehran Convention. This was reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.
The programme aims to improve population monitoring, expand rescue centres, train specialists, and provide training for fishermen and residents of coastal areas. Another important measure will be the analysis of biological samples to understand the factors contributing to the decline in the species’ population.
In 2025, Iran’s first specialist centre dedicated to the conservation, treatment and study of Caspian seals was opened in Gilan Province. The centre serves as a platform for veterinary research and for the development of measures to protect the species.
Iran’s initiative demonstrates that biodiversity conservation requires an integrated approach and international cooperation. Similar projects are also being developed by other BRICS countries and the group’s partners, with researchers and public institutions working to protect rare species, restore natural areas and expand environmental monitoring.
India has launched the Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan, with the aim of ensuring the long-term protection of one of Asia’s rarest species of wild cat. The initiative provides for habitat conservation, the restoration of forest corridors, scientific monitoring using modern technologies, and the involvement of local communities. According to ANI, a partner of TV BRICS, the programme has identified 14 priority conservation areas in the north-east of the country.
In China, an eastern pygmy otter has been recorded in a new range in Hainan province, expanding knowledge of the species’ presence in the country. According to China Daily, a partner of TV BRICS, experts point out that the presence of this animal, which is sensitive to water quality and environmental conditions, may indicate an improvement in the region’s ecosystems and progress in the biodiversity conservation measures implemented on the island.
Kyrgyzstan is to establish a scientific and rehabilitation centre on Lake Issyk-Kul dedicated to the conservation of the snow leopard. The facility will serve as a regional hub for the conservation of rare species in Central Asia, carrying out research, veterinary diagnostics and animal rehabilitation. One of the centre’s main areas of focus will be the recovery of the snow leopard population and the development of biodiversity conservation programmes. This was reported by Akchabar, a partner of TV BRICS.
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