Featured ECO-UNESCO Clubs
29th Galway Killannin Scout Group, Co. Galway Biodiversity and Conservation Project Eco-Scouts carried out a ‘Biodiversity and Conservation Project’ which culminated in an ‘Action Day’ at Brigit’s Garden (an environmental charity, visitwww.brigitsgarden.ie) in Rosscahill, Co. Galway. As the group learned more about biodiversity from local experts, it soon became clear that some native animals are […]
The People’s Choice Awards
Shackleton’s Gardens, Blakestown Community School, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Senior Biodiversity This group’s main aim was to enhance the image of their school by renovating the green areas and interior courtyards. They also want to assist in creating a sense of community and ownership among the students, increase awareness of plants, trees, fruit and vegetables and […]
YEA Submission Deadline
Now in its sixteenth year, the Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA), run by ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation, is Ireland’s biggest celebration of youth ECO action and is an initiative open to young people aged 10-18 years from across the 32 counties of Ireland. The programme sees groups from schools, youth and community organisations […]
ECO-UNESCO’s Ecology and the Environment (L6)
What? This part time programme is designed to lead to a Minor FETAC award level 6 where the learner is equipped with the knowledge, skill and competence to assist in management of the natural environment. The learner will also be supported in developing their skills in critical thinking, problem solving, performing various qualitative and […]
ECO-UNESCO’s Growing Vegetables (QQI L4)
What? The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to plant, grow and mantain a range of vegetables under supervision. Objectives Participants of this programme will be able to: State the principes of crop rotation including a rationale and examples State the major factors […]
ECO-UNESCO’s Outdoor Vegetable Crop Production (L3)
What? This programme has been designed to help enable participants to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and explain pH levels in the soil, the stages of preparation required for vegetable sowing and the tools and materials required in order to grow and harvest vegetables. Participants will learn the techniques required for […]
ECO-UNESCO’s Work Experience (QQI L5)
What? The aim of this programme isto provide learners with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to involve participants in the preparation and planning for their future careers and work by learning their rights and reasonability’s when working as an employee, investigating opportunities available, researching position openings and job seeking skills, […]
Media & Sustainability Workshop
What The Media & Sustainability workshop is a 2.5hr interactive learning workshop from the Global Responsibilities series. The session covers the topic of the world’s media and its influence, while also looking at Sustainable Development and the SD issues we face today. This interactive workshop takes participants through the concept of Sustainable Development and […]
National Youth Strategy Consultation
‘Better Outcomes: Brighter Futures’; the National Policy Framework for Children and Young People 2014 -2020’ is the first overarching national policy framework for children and young people aged from birth to 24 years and will be implemented by the Department of Children and Young Affairs in collaboration with all Government departments and key State agencies. […]
Learning2Change Resources
Resources Please click here for a range of useful resources on sustainability. Useful Development Education Links Worldwise Global Schools Irish Aid’s WorldWise Global School (WWGS) Programme is a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all post-primary schools that want to engage in Development Education issues as part of their school activity.Irish Aid’s WorldWise Global Schools programme will provide a range […]
