ECO-UNESCO's
ECO-Sustainability Award
A path to a more sustainable future.
A framework that helps youth and community organisations embed sustainability into their spaces.
HOW THE AWARD WORKS
Organisations progress through three stages over three years, building stronger sustainability practices over time.
At each level you complete actions, gather evidence and demonstrate your impact.
BRONZE
Getting Started.
Understanding where your organisation currently stands and laying the foundation for more sustainable operations.
SILVER
Building.
At this stage, you’re building on your progress and deepening the impact of your work.
GOLD
Leading.
Now in your third year, you’re leading the way in sustainability and are an example for other organisations.
Bronze Award - Getting Started
The first step in your sustainability journey.
STEP ONE: Create a vision for what it means to be a sustainable organisation.
STEP TWO: Begin using Education for Sustainable Development
STEP THREE: Identify opportunities to improve
STEP FOUR: Take initial sustainability actions
STEP FIVE: Engage your team and participants
STEP SIX: Make people aware you’re taking part
STEP SEVEN: Complete a self-assessment across the 8 SDG themes
STEP EIGHT: Submit evidence of your progress to ECO-UNESCO
*Minimal scoring required to achieve award
WHO
Youth & Community organisations across Ireland.
WHERE
ECO-UNESCO Office
9 Burgh Quay
Dublin 2, D02 FD85
Ireland
WHEN
Jun-Onwards
2026
COST
€45 – Students, members, unwaged, under 25
€50 – Voluntary & Community sector
€80 – Statutory organisations
We also offer info sessions for organisations that want to learn more before registering.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Take the first step to a more sustainable organisation.