DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/13 June) – The Interface Development Interventions (IDIS) expressed alarm over the result of a survey conducted by the University of Mindanao’s Institute of Popular Opinion showing a low interest of the youth in Davao City in environment. [] The IPO survey called “Davao Youth Situationaer” surveyed 264 youth from May 24 to 30. Golle said she is disheartened to know only a few youth are engaged in environment organization or part of an environmental cause. As an environment organization, she said they are taking this as a challenge to further their advocacy by improving their strategies in reaching more young people and enhancing their awareness on ecological issues. She called on academic institutions to give importance to environmental education and activities to raise their awareness.