The 6th of July 2016 a workshop took place with the Forest, Range and Watershed Management (FRW) Office of Iran. Here soil protection and soil conservation themes were in the focus of the bilateral discussions. Topics for joint research activities in the areas of soil and water protection were defined. The opportunities to contribute to the UNESCO center for soil erosion studies in Tehran were further discussed. 

Dr. Ludwig Stroink participated from the 8th to 12th August 2016 at a fact finding mission of the BMBF, to elaborate the opportunities for bilateral cooperations.