Our Aims
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 our environment To promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects and activities Biodiversity Energy Sustainable Development Waste
UN World Water Day 2011
To celebrate UN World Water Day 2011, ECO-UNESCO is taking part in the Water for Life! exhibition in the Science Gallery along with many other non-governmental organizations. We invite you all to join other young people in a unique event that promotes the diverse cultural heritage and unity between different communities in Ireland through celebration […]
Access Programme
ECO-UNESCO is delighted to be working in collaboration with the City of Dublin VEC’s Access programme in 2011. ECO Youth Choices – Access Programme is an innovative 6-week rolling programme for separated young people based on empowerment, self confidence and self esteem building and personal development using environmental education as a resource. Building on the […]
Getting Back to Basics
Transition Year Teachers’ Conference Getting Back to Basics – A skills based approach to teaching about global issues Saturday February 5th from 9.45am to 3.30am, Athlone Springs Hotel Speakers will include: Michael O’Leary, National Co-ordinator Transition Year Programme Annette Honan, National Council for Curriculum Assessment This event is organised by Comhlámh, the Debt and Development […]
Life, Camera… Action!
Life, Camera… Action! Youth Exhibition on Biodiversity This multi-media exhibition, which brings together the best images of biodiversity submitted by young people around Ireland, is filled with fascinating facts and figures about Biodiversity in Ireland and around the globe, and is a real visual treat too. Make sure you call in to see it before […]
Testimonials
Testimonials from Green Pathways students Green Pathways is helping participants improve their confidence and communication skills, providing them with valuable work experience and increasing their employment and further education prospects. Here is what some of our current and past Green Pathways students have to say about their experience of the programme so far: […]
Link To UNESCO
ECO-UNESCO is affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations. Who is UNESCO and what are its goals? UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable […]
Our Environment
Our aims Biodiversity Energy Sustainable Development Waste
Reduce Waste
When you avoid making garbage in the first place, you don’t have to worry about disposing of waste or recycling it later. Changing your habits is the key — think about ways you can reduce your waste when you shop, work and play. There’s a ton of ways for you to reduce waste, save yourself […]
What is Sustainable Development?
Sustainable development is a pattern of resource use that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for future generations. The term was used by the Brundtland Commission which coined what has become the most often-quoted definition of Sustainable Development […]