Academic Centers/Int. Research Center for Coexistence with Desert/Background

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The Iran Desert Research Center was founded in 1975. The objectives of the Center are:

	To develop comprehensive knowledge of the desert and arid zones of Iran from a natural, human, and social perspective. Also, to become aware of the problems related to this environment.
	To increase the level of scientific research conducted on this topic, in the country.
	To utilize research results in the development of desert and arid zones. This would help increase living standards for the people who live in these areas.

This Center has five research departments. Each department supervises several research sections. There are four research stations where research is being conducted. However, research on these topics is not limited to these areas. The Center offers one graduate academic program.

The departments and research sections are listed accordingly below:

1-Management of Desert Zones

2-Agricultural Science and Natural Resources Research

	Agriculture and Animal Husbandry
	Natural Resources
	Environmental Studies

3 -Earth Science Research

	Geology
	Geography
	Climatology

4-Human Science and Art

	Economic and Social Science
	Archeology
	Architecture and Urbanism
	Culture and Art
	Health

5-Technical Affairs in Engineering Research

	Mining
	Energy Resources
	Rural Development

The four research stations are located in:

	Kashan
	Kerman
	Birjand
	Semnan

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