The Iranian Department of Environment (DOE) has officially drafted a new set of regulations intended to govern the conservation and sustainable use of mountain regions across the country. According to a DOE official, the framework was developed through a collaborative effort involving multiple government agencies tasked with environmental oversight.

While the announcement confirms that the legal structure is in place, the specific details regarding how these regulations will be enforced or what activities will be restricted remain limited. The initiative is framed as a move toward long-term environmental sustainability, though the report does not clarify the timeline for implementation or the specific legislative hurdles the draft must clear before becoming law. The DOE has indicated that this framework is a necessary step to protect mountain biodiversity and manage resources more effectively, though it has not yet released the full text of the proposed regulations for public review.