Regulation on Ecotourism Country/Territory Iran, Islamic Republic of Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal, No. 17598, 30 July 2005. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Tourism Institution Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Zoning Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Southern Asia Abstract This Regulation, which consists of 9 articles, aims to regulate provisions on management of ecotourism with sustainable use of environment and natural resources. Increasing the ecotourism while reducing the adverse impact of individuals on the environment, protection of natural resources and local culture, as well as economic growth are main objectives of the Regulations. To reach these goals, the Regulation establishes the National Committee of Ecotourism with representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Environment and the Organization of Cultural Heritage. Full text Farsi Website www.dastour.ir