ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM Young women and men can perform a significant role in the environment and tourism sectors. These sectors provide a focus for specific youth concerns, whilst opening new opportunities for employment and enterprise. The National Youth Policy has adopted one primary objective to deal with environmental concerns and young people: to increase awareness amongst young women and men of the issues associated with the environment and actions that can be taken to improve local environments. In addressing environmental and tourism concerns the needs of rural and poor communities should be given special attention. When addressing the issue of young people and tourism the National Youth Policy has adopted the following objective: to promote a conducive environment for economic opportunities for young men and women in the tourism sector. STRATEGIES The National Youth Policy proposed the following strategies to address the needs of young women and men in this sector: ENVIRONMENT STRATEGIES Strategy 8.8.1 Environmental awareness in schools Strategy 8.8.2 Community initiatives TOURISM STRATEGIES Strategy 8.8.3

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