Women's Role Rehabilitation of the natural environment Women can play a key role in the growth of trees, afforestation, soil erosion, flood and drought control and cleanup activities. In the mountains, ethnic women can help stabilize land by changing shifting cultivation practices and tree cutting. In the Highlands women can be involved in reforestation projects. In rural areas female farmers should be instructed in proper use of fertilizers, green manure and human waste. They should learn how to mix wet rice farming with crab cultivation.
Households can construct their own composting tanks and make full use of methane stoves for cooking.
Education is needed to help households separate drinking, washing and latrine water. In urban areas, better compliance is needed with labour regulations and industrial safety rules. Women and children should promote awareness of tree growth and protection in their community as well as residential hygiene and disposal of domestic wastes. Trades people should not litter the streets. Environmental education - Women can play a key role in campaigns with public associations, schools, hospitals and at home by contributing ideas and disseminating information.