بررسی نقش حکمرانی منابع طبیعی در مدیریت جامع حوزه‌های آبخیز

Soils are non-renewable natural resources that play an essential role in the environment. However, problems such as soil erosion have created serious threats for them. In recent decades, the awareness of the importance of soils has increased significantly, and soil has been recognized as a key factor in environmental sustainability, climate change mitigation, ecosystem services, and food security. This article examines the role of natural resource governance in Iran's soil erosion and the comprehensive management of watersheds. Therefore, the need for research on policies based on the governance of natural resources with a special view on soil is very important. The method of conducting this research is descriptive-analytical, using library studies and examining national and upstream documents with an emphasis on existing literature in the fields of governance, laws, and land rights. The results show that the issue of soil protection in Iran is a serious challenge that has disproportionate effects on the economy, environment, and society. To protect soils and reduce their erosion, effective governance strategies and measures are necessary. Appropriate policy, planning, and supervision in the field of soil resource governance can play a significant role in reducing soil erosion. New programs and policies for optimal management of soils, promotion of sustainable agriculture, and protection of water resources can minimize the destructive effects of soil erosion.