1 MONTH TO GO! Register for the Young Environmentalist Awards 2019
ECO-UNESCO are looking for groups to apply to the Young Environmentalist Awards 2019 taking place in May 2019. To enter the awards, groups come up with an environmentally-focused, action project that tackles a local environmental issue. The deadline to register is November 30th 2018 and you can register online at www.ecounesco.ie In May […]
European Week for Waste Reduction Workshop in Smithfield
We’re running a workshop for all current YSD participants to celebrate the European Week for Waste Reduction. Time & Date: November 16th @ 6.00pm Location: Third Space, SmithfieldTopic: How a Circular Economy Works There will be light refreshments available on the night. Learn more about the European Week for Waste Reduction here.
ECO-UNESCO’s Annual Report 2017
Get an overview of all of the great work that ECO-UNESCO carried out in 2017!
Sign the Petition: Introduce a Deposit Refund System for Drinks Containers
Introduce a deposit refund system in Ireland to help tackle our worsening plastic waste crisis. How it would work: A small charge (eg. 10c) would be added to the price of drinks in cans, glass & plastic bottles. When the container is returned to the shop the 10c is returned to the consumer. […]
The IPCC Report: Why We Need to Limit the Global Temperature Rise to 1.5 Degrees
Earlier this month The UN released their Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report which called for “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes” “in all aspects of society” The IPCC report has predicted regular extreme weather events, food shortages and devastating coral die-off by 2040 if we don’t take the actions needed to limit the […]
ECO-UNESCO Annual Newsletter
The ECO-UNESCO Annual Newsletter is now available online. Check out what we’ve been up to over the last 12 months here.
ECO-UNESCO E-Magazine: September 2018
Check out the September issue of our monthly E-Magazine. Want to get it straight to your inbox? Sign up here.
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ECO-UNESCO Take Part in Global Day to #ACT4SDGS
ECO-UNESCO joined other members of Coalition 2030 for a gathering in Dublin City Centre on Tuesday 25th September. September 25th marked the 3rd anniversary of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030 – an incredibly important plan for the future of our planet. To mark the anniversary and to press for […]
Participants from Green Skills Programme Raise €190 for Dublin Simon Community
RASP is a training centre based in Coolock for people in recovery. As part of an action project for their QQI L3 in Eco Community Development, Green Skills participants from RASP organised a coffee morning to raise funds for local homeless services . They baked a selection of sweet treats and served them to people […]