“Why I Am A Young Environmentalist? Because I care.” By Gemma Williams
Why I Am A Young Environmentalist? Because I care. In recent years, I have become increasingly conscious of the fragile nature of the world around me. I’ve become more globally aware of current affairs and the problems the world faces. Two of the main contributors to this fragility being global warming and climate change. The […]
“Being a young environmentalist provides you with the tools and opportunities you need.” By Neil Finnegan
I am a young environmentalist because to me, as a young person, it makes sense to be one. In recent years, the face of climate action has changed. Young activists, people such as Xiye Bastida, Isra Hirsi, Alexandria Villaseñor and Greta Thunberg, have acted out and spoken up courageously about the environmental issues that face […]
I’m a young environmentalist by Alice McGrath
I have read at length about the issues which currently face our world and society in relation to climate change. I have acquainted myself with the expert analyses of scientists on the matter and with the stories of real humans who suffer as a result of the crisis. After reflecting on all that I’ve read, […]
Be a media host @ECO WEEK 2020
The ECO WEEK 20202 is a week full of online events as workshops, talks, podcasts, competitions, challenges, and more! Are you interested in the Fashion Industry? 👖 👗 🩳 Fancy yourself as a media host? 📺 📷 You can be a co-host for our workshop “Becoming a Fashion Activist” with Carrie Ann Moran, the coordinator […]
Why I am a Young Environmentalist
By Lauren Abraham I am a young environmentalist because I want to make a positive difference to the earth. I worry about what lies ahead for our planet. Future generations will have to deal with the consequences of the choices that we are making today. Although I don’t consider myself a tree hugger, I do […]
COVID-19 Update
ECO-UNESCO is following all Government advice in relation to Covid-19. All ECO-UNESCO groups & clubs are suspended until further notification from the Irish government . We will be communicating with groups about online meet ups and other non-face-to-face arrangements. ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards ECO-Dens are postponed. See more info below. The Taoiseach has announced the […]
ECO-UNESCO E-Magazine November 2019
We asked young people what world do they want in 2030? Schools Summit, Transition Year Exhibition and Zeminar were some of the lastest events we attended. Young people answered our poll and Climate Action was the Sustainable Development Goal that raised more interest. Read our November E-Magazine 2019. Here
ECO-UNESCO is announced as one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Champions 2019
12 leaders’ organizations chosen to contribute and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton T.D. announced the first Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Champions. ECO-UNESCO was one of the twelve appointed organisations across all aspects of society to drive forward Ireland’s progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals […]
SDG Photo Booth at #Youthweek
ECO-UNESCO were delighted to get the opportunity to attend European Youth Week thanks to support from The European Environmental Bureau, The Irish Environmental Network, and Make Europe Sustainable for All. Our young people got to attend a range of interesting lectures, and took part in panel discussions on how they’re taking climate action. A […]
ECO-UNESCO at ECOSOC New York
On the week of April 7th 2019, five ECO-UNESCO youth delegates from the Youth for Sustainable Development Programme got the chance to travel to NYC to act as Irish Youth Delegates at the United Nations. When not having their voices heard on very important issues, the young people had fun exploring! Here the full story: […]
