Environmental training

Environmental training

JAKARTA (JP): Environmental training sponsored by UNESCO and
the National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is being conducted on
the island of Pari in the Seribu Islands.

The training, from March 23 to 27, is aimed at handling
problems relating to coastal areas and small islands, Antara
reported Saturday.

According to the chairman of the organizing committee,
Suharsono, all activities will be carried out at the Oceanology
Research Station on Pari island.

The training involves local fishermen, students and teachers
of senior high schools, observers and journalists.

The participants will be taught about coastal area management,
coral reefs and social and economic life in fishing communities.

Suharsono said the training also covered raising community
awareness and encouraging community participation in conserving
coral reefs and handling organic waste. "Raising people's
awareness of the need to conserve sea grasses and fisheries is
also discussed," he said.

The training consists of lectures, videos and on-site
practical workshops.

LIPI and UNESCO have been jointly carrying out environmental
activities in the Seribu Islands through their Caring for the
Seribu Islands. (sur)