Federation of American Scientists (http://www.fas.org)
The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) ‘is the oldest organization
dedicated to ending the worldwide arms race, achieving complete nuclear disarmament,
and avoiding the use of nuclear weapons for any purpose.' Whatever one's
views are on its goals, a search of the site yields valuable information on a
country's armament found only with difficulty elsewhere.
Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) (http://www.gsi-iran.org)
Prepared by the Ministry of Mines and Metals of Iran, the site offers both in
English and Farsi scientific and technological reports on geological topics relating
to that country. Related links are also given.
Green Party of Iran (http://www.tse.or.ir/)
English and Farsi language home page of the Green Party of Iran (Hezb-e-sabz
Hayeh Iran), dedicated to environmental issues in Iran.
International Institute for
Caspian Studies (http://www.caspianstudies.com/E-home.htm)
‘The International Institute for Caspian Studies (IICS) is a non governmental
research and consultancy institute based in Tehran and aimed at promoting and
undertaking scholarly studies regarding political, economic, social, cultural,
environmental, and legal issues of the Caspian region.' Its English language
site offers newsletters, seminar and program information, links and other services
related to its mission.
Ministry of Agriculture Jahad (http://www.agri-jahad.org)
Farsi and English language site published by the Iranian Ministry of Agriculture.
National Research Center of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology (http://www.nrcgeb.ac.ir/)
Located in Tehran, the Center has provides an English language site which presents
its faculty, programs and other aspects related to its mission and initiatives.
Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) (http://www.ripi.ir/en/)
Founded in 1959 as a subsidiary of the National Iranian Oil Company, RIPI conducts
research and develops technology relating to the petroleum industry. The site
is invaluable in providing access to information on this industry vital to Iran's
economy.
World Health Organization (http://www.who.int)
The official site of the WHO offers text in English, French or Spanish on its
mission and health initiatives, programs and warnings world wide. |