THE IMPACTS OF DROUGHT ON THE OUTCOMES OF THE IRI/UNDP/GEF CONSERVATION OF IRANIAN WETLANDS PROJECT

Prepared by:

Wetlands Conservation Project

Date:

2011


This report concludes that drought at both demonstration sites has become more severe over

recent decades both in intensity and duration, but that its impacts have been worsened by

climatic changes and rapid intensification of water use. The project is working actively with

government to promote more sustainable water use.