Dr. Khalil Khani, Professor Emeritus, Tehran University
Dr. Khalil Khani is an Environmental Specialist and a Human Rights activist. He holds a Ph.D. in Ecology, Botany, and Environmental Studies from Germany and has taught at the University of Tehran and the Hesse State University in Germany. He is also a Doctor of Medical Psychology from the United States.
Water scarcity which is exacerbated by climate change is posing a serious threat to global “hotspots” with Iran among the most vulnerable. The depletion of water resources in Iran resulted from a complex interplay of factors, including mainly not scientific water policies, corruption, recurrent meteorological droughts, and high climatic variability. Human activities notably, population growth also driving increased demand, along with inefficient agricultural water utilization, and unsustainable management of water resources. Read More