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Isolated and impoverished by trade sanctions for almost 35 years, Iran’s deteriorating environment has gone largely unnoticed by the outside world. It is time to consider how we can better support the Iranian environmental community, which is striving to reverse the loss of nature, habitat and vital agricultural land. The conveners of the symposium ask: "Together, how can we implement the best solutions for Iran’s natural heritage and build a sustainable future?"This symposium is organised by the Iran Heritage Foundation. It will gather together international NGOs, conservation practitioners and internationally renowned scholars to highlight the challenges that face Iran and the preservation of its unique habitats, wildlife and once abundant agricultural land. For the first time key organisations will come together with a commitment to take coordinated action.Information:  http://www.iranheritage.org/Ecology/default.htm