"Environment" not a formal, but vital issue
Regarding the importance of the environment, Imam Khamenei has stated, “Plants, trees and whatever that comes from them are fundamental in the construction of human civilization” and “We view trees, plants, and the environment in a spiritual manner.” He has explained in various speeches the dimensions of the issue of environmental protection and the duties that officials and the public have in preserving the nature and environment. These are outlined in the following infographic on the occasion of World Environment Day.