The growing worldwide demand for resources is threatening the world's environmental health to an unprecedented extent. There is widespread agreement that unless new and more effective policies are set in place, this situation could have devastating implications for human development.
In this context, women and children can be very active participants in the defense of the environment and stop, or even reverse, the degradation of our natural resources.
At a worldwide level, there is a growing awareness of the need and importance of having women contribute to the identification of environmental problems, as well as plan activities geared toward the sustainable development of their communities.