Jakarta, Feb. 28 -- The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education emphasized the importance of character education in building environmental awareness among youth.

Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Fajar Riza Ul Haq noted that his ministry continues to encourage the continuity of the character education strengthening program, which includes developing social and emotional intelligence.

"Children must have awareness about the environment and understand the impact of their lifestyle on the future of the earth," he noted in a written statement here on Friday.

Haq elaborated that character education is increasingly promoted through the green skills approach, which involves developing environmentally friendly skills and h...