Forbes interview with UNDP Iran Resident Representative, Mr. Claudio Providas

May 17, 2020

In Lake Urmia, the number of water birds such as flamingos has also increased from 4,000 during the worst period to 60,000 last year

Lake Urmia was one of the largest lakes in the Middle East and the sixth-largest saltwater lake on Earth, until it shrank. The story of a dying lake coming back to life & UNDP Iran's role in this tale of hope was featured in Forbes. 

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