Battle with the desert

Semnan - IRNA - International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, 27 June (June 17), is an opportunity to draw attention to one of the most important environmental challenges of the century, and due to its location on the edge of the central desert of Iran, Semnan province is more affected than other regions of the country by the consequences of this phenomenon, such as the reduction of vegetation cover, the intensification of dust, the loss of water resources and the threat to the livelihood of local communities, but Semnan is one of the leading provinces in the country in the fight against desertification with Continuation of desertification programs and strengthening of people's participation.