strategy
Establishing environmentally sound technology training for women
Synonyms:
Establishing environmentally sound technology resource centres for women Implementation:
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. Broader:
Training womenExpanding environmental management education and trainingEducating about alternative technologyProviding vocational training for womenIncreasing education for females in scienceEstablishing training centres on environmentally sound technologiesStrengthening participation of women in sustainable development programmesIncluding environmental management in training programmes for all sectors of society Facilitates:
Recruiting women for environmental researchEducating home-owners to use renewable energyIncreasing involvement of women in science and technology Facilitated by:
Recognizing women's role as environmental managers Organizations:
United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women Subjects:
Society → WomenInformation → Information
Education → Training
Technology → Technology
Environment → Environment
Type Classification:
G: Very Specific strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
