Therefore, study circles have become common as a means to promote the local Agenda 21 processes. Programmes and Projects Projects have been introduced to eliminate gender stereotyping, e.g., to encourage women to choose technical and scientific studies and for men to choose studies in teaching and nursing. The pedagogical programme for pre-schooling is divided into three fieldstones of which one is nature. Environment perspectives shall be taken into consideration in all subjects and education programs at all levels of the education system. Universities and university colleges promote ecological sustainable development.
Education is freely accessible to the poor up to university level.
It is compulsory for children from 7-16 years of age, which is to be provided by the local community. Higher education is generally regarded as an essential requirement to get employed and thus avoid poverty. Therefore, higher education is stimulated and encouraged in a number of ways. Another way of increasing public awareness is by giving the population at large information through television news, public service announcements and programs focussing on natural sciences. Information about Agenda 21 efforts, local and regional, has been disseminated by special campaigns, mainly in the metropolitan areas.