Sepehr Salimi (born 10 March 1981) is an Iranian blogger,

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journalist and advocate of

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and

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. He is best known as the originator of “Green Wave” blogging in

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Executive experiences

Environmental and animal welfare activities

Salimi joined ''

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Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal'' (Isf-SPCA) on 2001 and since 2003 he has been the director of the association. He continued his regional activities by joining the board of directors of ''Isfahan Network of Environmental NGOs''. He was also voluntary member of ''India WWF'' and ''Green Peace'' during the years of 2012 to 2015. He is among the founders of the ''Earth for All'' NGO since 2014.

Journalism Experience

Being in policy-making board and president of the environment section of ''Healthy Life'', an Iranian cultural magazine, is among his experience in journalism.

Achievements

Salimi owns the oldest active environmental

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since 2003. This blog contributes greatly in producing content in the areas of environmental issues and animal rights for

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readers. In recognition of his efforts in this field, ''PersianBlog'' (the first blog service provider in Persian language) awarded him ''the best environmental bloggers’ prize'' in 2008. Being as the second journalist in ''Young Journalists Conference'' in 2007 is another achievement of him in the

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field. He has also attained the first and third title in ''Young Journalist Festival'' in different areas of journalism.

References

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