Indicator 11.1 Proportion of Women in the National Committees on the Environment       • It is important that women, especially rural women, participate in environmental management as their family’s livelihood depends on natural resources and the environment. The participation of women at the policy level is another way to harness the potential of women as guardians of the environment.         Women in the National Environment Board         • The 23-member National Environment Board, chaired by the Prime Minister, largely consists of ex-officios. In 2006, only 2 members or 8.7% were women.       • Members of the National Environment Board by sex       National committees on the environment 2006 number % total male female male female The National Environment Board 23 21 2 91.30 8.70           Inicator 11.2 Proportion of women in natural resources and environment training       • Natural resources and environment training provides necessary knowledge and skills needed for the participation in natural resources and environmental management. The training helps enhance the role and effectiveness of women in the environment.       Natural resources and environmental training       • The proportion of women attending the natural resources and environmental management training organized by the Environment Research and Training Center, Department of Environmental Quality Promotion, Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment dropped from 58.6% in 2002 to 48% in 2005 and 45.7% in 2006.         • Trainees in natural resources and environmental management training by sex       Trainees in natural resources and environmental management training 2004 number % total male female male female Trainees in natural resources and environmental management training 1,035 428 607 41.35 58.65     Trainees in natural resources and environmental management training 2005 number % total male female male female Trainees in natural resources and environmental management training 1,330 692 638 52.03 47.97     Trainees in natural resources and environmental management training 2006 number % total male female male female Trainees in natural resources and environmental management training 1,281 695 586 54.25 45.75         Indicator 11.3 Proportion of Women as Leaders in Natural Resources and Environmental Management         • When women use their knowledge and skills in natural resources and environmental management, they make valuable contribution as well as enhance the role of women in the society. When women and men work side by side to protect the environment, the society has a better chance for sustainable development.

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