WE ARE ECO-UNESCO
A leading environmental education and youth organisation working to channel the passion, creativity and energy of young people into positive environmental action. Through our range of programmes and services we inspire, educate, empower and support young people to act
WE ENGAGE EDUCATE INSPIRE EMPOWER ACT
OUR IMPACT
Young people we worked with last year
Participated in our Young Environmentalist Awards since 1999
Years working in environmental education
Followers on social media
OUR PROGRAMMES
The Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) is an all-Ireland environmental awards programme that recognises and rewards young people aged 10-18 who take environmental action in their community.
Training Programmes
ECO-UNESCO is a QQI-accredited training provider, offering environmental education through our range of workshops, in-person educational courses and the ECO-Academy online learning portal.
Youth Clubs & Programmes
Our clubs and programmes are for young people interested in the environment and taking practical action, including Youth for Sustainable Development, Climate Advocate Programme, ECO-Choices and ECO-Clubs.
2026: YEAR 2 IN ECO-UNESCO'S 4-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
ECO-UNESCO is entering not only its 40th year as an organisation, but also its second year of its four-year Strategic Plan (2025-2028). The Plan sets out clear and ambitious framework for the organisation’s work over the coming years.
At its core, the strategy focuses on equipping young people with knowledge, confidence, and support to become active global citizens and leaders in environmental and sustainability action, while adapting to the ever-changing urgent challenges facing the planet today.
The Strategic Plan provides both direction and accountability for ECO-UNESCO, ensuring that its programmes continue to evolve, impact and respond to the needs of young people and their future. Through this framework, ECO-UNESCO aims to be Ireland’s leading organisation for environmental education, education for sustainable development and youth-led action.
What people say about
ECO-UNESCO
“I am more aware of environmental, political and humanitarian
issues and am vocal about educating people on it.”
- Youth for Sustainable Development Participant
''I think that doing this course will help me to get a job that is related to the environment.''
- ECO-Choices Participant
''I feel as though I'm capable of making a difference after participating.''
- Learning 2 Change Our World Participant
Events
Upcoming Events & News Mentoring for Youth Environmental Action 22nd Oct @ An Creagán An opportunity for educators to learn, connect and explore the landscape,
