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14. International Environmental Law | Iran
(2,428 words)

14.1 Water Pollution

14.1.1 Introduction

Iran is encountered with severe water problems like shortage and pollution, which threaten its environmental and social security. Sources of water pollution in Iran are usually pollution arising from industrial, urban, and agricultural activities. Due to the persistent water shortage in Iran, an effective legal system is required to mitigate these…

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Faryadi, Masoud and Ramezani Ghavam Abadi, Mohammad Hossein, “14. International Environmental Law | Iran”, in: Encyclopedia of Public International Law in Asia Online, General Editor: Seokwoo Lee. Consulted online on 25 September 2023 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/2772-8161_EPIL_COM_3069>
First published online: 2021
First print edition: 20210922



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