Assessment and Analysis of the Effects of Reviving the International Friendship Wetland on Environmental Migrations ( Wetlands along theTajan River)
Jaleh Ansari Mahabadiyan
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Specialized doctorate degree, field of environmental management - environmental law, Science and Research branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Mansour Pournouri
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Assistant professor, Department of International Law, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Nematollah Khorasani
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Professor, Faculty of Agricultural and Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Shirin Shirazian
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Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Management, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Maryam Afshari
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Assistant Professor, Department of International Law, Damavand Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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Keywords: biodiversity, environmental migrations, Dosti wetlands, international law,
Abstract :
The potential migration of millions of people due to climate and environmental changes is currently one of the most controversial consequences of environmental change and has become an increasingly important issue for governments and policymakers. In the study area, animal movement corridors such as deer and aurochs that move between the Iranian and Turkmen borders could be protected and managed by agreement between the two countries. Also, the restoration of the Jahanbani Forest and the forest lands around the village of Qasem Abad and their connection to the Tajan Protected Area would add to the richness of the region's biodiversity. According to the visits, it was determined that due to human and agricultural encroachments along the Tajan River, the aurochs corridors (around Shirtepe) are not sufficiently secure and may disrupt the connection between the wildlife habitats of Turkmenistan and Iran. The disconnection of these animal habitats means their insularization and eventual extinction. The Tajan River is an important and valuable habitat for a large number of birds. Land use changes, the entry of various pollutants into the Tajan aquatic ecosystem, the drying up of the river due to climatic factors, and human interference have caused this ecosystem to face many threats. Due to its high biodiversity and ecotone conditions, this region is home to some plant, aquatic, bird, and mammal species, and has very high ecological values
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