Public Poll for Photography Competition – Results!
Camera on Citizenship – Global Views Congratulations on the winners of the the Camera on Citizenship – Global Views photography exhibition competition! The winner of the online public poll is Mariah Culloty, Co. Limerick with her photo “Different Nationalities Together Make A Difference!!” with 31.5% of the public votes. The second winner with the highest […]
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 […]
6 Steps to Success
6 Steps to Success Programme If you are carrying out an environmental project follow the Young Environmentalist Awards ‘6 Steps to Success’ programme. Step 1: get a team together Step 2: select an environmnetal issueStep 3: develop an action plan Step 4: carry out an action plan Step 5: record your projectStep 6: raise awareness Step […]
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 […]
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 […]
Curriculum links
The ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards programme links with numerous areas within the formal education setting namely the Primary and Secondary education system in the Republic and Key Stage 3 & 4 in Northern Ireland. The ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards programme links most directly with the Geography, Science, SPHE, CSPE, Maths and Art syllabi. In Ireland, […]
Young People
We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. -Native American Proverb YOUNG PEOPLE ARE THE AGENTS OF CHANGE Young people are the agents of change so essential for future sustainability. ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalists enact real change and raise awareness about the serious environmental issues they feel are important. […]
Image Gallery
ECO-UNESCO Peer Education and FETAC Awards Ceremony 8/2/11 National Youth ECO-Forum 2010: World Wild Web, Young People Exploring Biodiversity FETAC Awards Ceremony 30/9/10
Whats on in ECO-UNESCO 2011
If you are planning to take part in any of our trainings, events and activities this year, check out our guide to what’s on in ECO-UNESCO in 2011. Children’s and Young Peoples’ Programmes 2011 Training 2011 Order your printed copy now! Simply contact admin@ecounesco.ie with your postal address. Printed on 100% recycled, uncoated Revive paper […]
Parents
What ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards is an all-Ireland environmental awards programme that recognises and rewards young people who raise environmental awareness and improve the environment. Benefits to your child The emphasis in a Young Environmentalist Awards is the personal development of the learner or participant. The focus is on individual learning, working as part of […]
