Eco-feminism’ for environment protection

KOZHIKODE: The concept of 'eco-feminism' has been mooted as a panacea
for combating the widespread degradation of the environment.The idea
was the highlight of a seminar 'Humanity at a crossroad: Can
eco-feminism make a difference?' organised by the Women's Forum of
Oisca International South India chapter here on Saturday.Senior
researcher and coordinator of Oisca International, Japan, Yukiyo
Kamino addressing the seminar opined that involving women in large
numbers in conservation initiatives as part of empowerment would go a
long way in achieving the objective of environment protection.He said
the Indian culture that venerated the Earth as mother would vibe
excellently with the idea of involving women in conservation
initiatives. Oisca Kozhikode Chapter president M.P.M. Mubashir
presided.

The Hindu, 1st December 2008