Teachers and Leaders
Young Environmentalist Awards projects are….. action projects on an environmental issue An action project is… a project which engages young people in taking some specific actions as a component of a personal development or educational project. It comprises self-directed and inter-disciplinary learning. An environmental issue is… an environmental issue is an issue related to any […]
ECO-UNESCO’s Green Pathways Programme : Further Information
ECO-UNESCO’s Green Pathways Programme Youth Employment Programme will provide: Accredited Training – in areas related to the environment and sustainable development Accredited Training in professional development, business and peer education (depending on what pathway you choose) Individual learning and career planning advice. Guidance and advice on preparing an excellent CV and how to be successful […]
Issues
Biodiversity Energy Sustainable Development Waste
What is Clubs in Action?
Click here to view details of these projects. Click here to see the Clubs in Action Showcase 2011 online The Success of Clubs in Action 2011 In 2011 ECO-UNESCO, in partnership with Toyota Ireland, offered seed grants to ECO-UNESCO Clubs across Ireland as part of the Clubs in Action Programme. 18 ECO-UNESCO Clubs from 9 […]
ECO-Leaders Programme
This programme is divided up into Junior (5-8 and 9-12 years-old) and Senior (12-15 and 15-18 years-old) and has appropriate materials for each age group. It covers seven environmental issues and consists of seven 1.5 hour workshops that can be accessed individually or as a programme, which awards the participants with an ECO-Leader certificate. This […]
WildWatchers: Biodiversity Training for those working with young people
The WildWatchers is a free training event that provides teachers and youth leaders with an understanding of biodiversity, ecology and how to engage young people in these topics. The course links with primary and secondary curriculum including the areas of Geography, Science, C.S.P.E and P.H.S.E. When? TBC Where? The Greenhouse, 17 St Andrew St, Dublin […]
ECO-Discovery Programme
The ECO-Discovery programme is a series of day long sessions, which cover a range of environmental issues, in a fun and interactive way. WASTE DISCOVERY – Encourages participants to investigate waste and waste related issues, impacts on the environment and practical solutions to their own waste production. ENERGY DISCOVERY – Explores energy sources, consumption, and its environmental consequences such as climate […]
Archive
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YEA 2010 Winners
OVERALL WINNERS: Overall Senior PROJECT: Our School Garden FROM: Youthreach, The Glen, Cork city Overall Junior PROJECT: Spring into Action FROM: Friends School, Lisburn, Co. Antrim COMHAR Sustainable Development Council, Sustainability Award PROJECT: Green Buddies FROM: Presentation Secondary School, Limerick city. TOYOTA Club of the Year Award PROJECT: The Greenhouse Gig FROM: ECO-UNESCO Peer Education […]
Centres
The ECO Award ECO-UNESCO’s ECO Centre and Organisation Award for organisations leading the way to a sustainable future ECO-UNESCO’s new sustainability award- the ECO Award- is designed to assist youth organisations and community organisations wishing to contribute towards building a more sustainable future. The aim is to reward and celebrate youth organisations at each step […]
