ECO-UNESCO

ECO-UNESCO is Ireland's Environmental Education and Youth Organisation that works to conserve the environment and empower young people. ECO-UNESCO is affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA). We are a key partner of the UNESCO Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development.

ECO-UNESCO’s aims are:
- to raise environmental awareness, understanding and knowledge of the environment among young people
- to promote the protection and conservation of the environment
- to promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects and activities
- to promote the ideals of UNESCO

ECO-UNESCO provides a wide range of programmes and services, which include:

- Environmental Youth Programmes including Environmental Events and Activities, Environmental Workshops, ECO-UNESCO Clubs,
- ECO-Youth Choices Programme and Youth for Sustainable Development Programme.
- Young Environmentalist Awards Programme which honors the work of young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who protect, conserve and enhance our environment through local environmental projects, making a difference to their lives and the lives of others locally and globally.
- Training Programmes; include Training Courses, workshops, QQI accredited courses, a Drugs Prevention and Awareness Programme (ECO-Choices), Green Youth Employability programmes.
- Education Resources focused on environmental education and environmental youth work aimed at young people, leaders and teachers.
- Consultancy services to groups and agencies who want a specialist approach to environmental education environmental youth work and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).
- ECO-Sustainability Awards for community and voluntary organisations who are committed to becoming more green and sustainable.

More information at www.ecounesco.ie