The annual participatory wetland monitoring meeting was held on August 18, 2026, at the Monitoring Hall of the Marine Environment and Wetlands Deputy Department of the Department of Environment. The meeting aimed to review the progress of activities, coordinate data collection and recording, and provide training on the process of regularly submitting monitoring information.
The meeting was attended by representatives of non-governmental organizations, environmental secretariats from the provinces of West Azerbaijan, East Azerbaijan, Fars, Gilan, and Khuzestan, as well as a representative of the Wetlands Conservation and Restoration Bureau of the Marine Environment and Wetlands Deputy Department of Environment.
Participatory monitoring meetings are held to review completed activities, update knowledge, and provide the necessary training for the recording, collection, and regular submission of wetland environmental monitoring data. The information and data collected through this process by provincial experts and local volunteers will be used to review and assess the status of wetlands and to support decision-making on planned actions and activities in wetland basins.
During the meeting, Ms. Asnaashari, National Project Manager of the Conservation of Iranian Wetlands Project, emphasized the importance of regular data collection and recording, as well as the timely submission of reports to the project headquarters. She also highlighted regular feedback on changes and implementation challenges as important factors in improving the implementation of activities and strengthening the wetland monitoring process.
The meeting also included a review of completed activities, with emphasis on the importance of coordination among relevant departments and prioritizing monitoring, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring equipment by the provincial Departments of Environmental Protection.
Participatory monitoring is an important tool for the continuous assessment of activities, identification of strengths and existing challenges, and creation of opportunities to improve actions at the provincial and target-area levels. The continuation of these meetings can help strengthen coordination among stakeholders and improve the quality of data used for management decision-making concerning wetlands.
News Summary
The Participatory Wetland Monitoring Meeting was held on August 18, 2026, at the Monitoring Hall of the Marine Environment and Wetlands Deputy Department of the Department of Environment. The meeting focused on reviewing activities and providing training on the regular collection and submission of monitoring data, while emphasizing the use of monitoring information to assess wetland conditions and support management decision-making.
