Abstract: This paper describes the condition, sources of pollution, potential
actions and solutions for implementing participatory planning for the Seymareh
River from the point of view of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local
community leaders and government agents. The aim of this paper is to explore
how environmental problems can provide an information key for planning and
developing the management system for the Seymareh River basin. In this regard,
the methodology for developing platform was participatory action plan
development (PAPD) and involves a series of linked local workshops where
different stakeholders participate separately and together to develop a
management plan for the common resources they use. As the results show,
enhancing public awareness of options for integrated river basin management and
developing and strengthening at the local level, as appropriate, research and
monitoring capabilities pertaining to the conservation of the Seymareh River
basin are determined, especially in relation to environmental health
parameters. The availability of finances, generation and availability of
information and cooperation among stakeholders were all addressed as challenges
to its implementation by participants for effective management (planning) in
the Seymareh River basin.
Keywords: Participatory planning, environment, Seymareh river basin
