Establishing environmentally sound technology training for women

This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities. Agenda 21 recommends programmes to create rural and urban training, research and resource centres in developing and developed countries that will serve to disseminate environmentally sound technology to women.

1. Training women
2. Strengthening participation of women in sustainable development programmes
3. Providing vocational training for women
4. Increasing education for females in science
5. Including environmental management in training programmes for all sectors of society
6. Expanding environmental management education and training
7. Establishing training centres on environmentally sound technologies
8. Educating about alternative technology

1. Recruiting women for environmental research
2. Increasing involvement of women in science and technology
3. Educating home-owners to use renewable energy

1. Recognizing women's role as environmental managers

1. Websites for Girls
2. Women-Focused Net Information