Denpasar (Antara Bali) - Women Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Yohana Yembise has expressed the hope that Indonesian women can be more environmentally cognizant, especially when it comes to their children and families.
"Children are a great asset for preserving the environment. For that, women have an important role in educating them to become environmentally conscious," the minister said after planting mangroves at the Serangan village in Bali on Saturday.
Yohana noted that environmental conditions, especially in the urban areas, were generating grave concern due to the problem of excessive waste stemming from indiscriminate littering by people.
"Children and families should be taught to change their mindset and preserve the environment," she said, adding that the role of women in preserving the environment should be realized, which would also support tourism on the island of Bali.
The Bali Provincial Government has also started a program called `clean and green,` which is expected to be implemented and supported by the women.
She said the "clean and green" program was also supported by international women, who will organize the seventh international women`s conference in Nusa Dua on April 5. (WDY)
