ECO-UNESCO's Young Environmentalist Awards

ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) is an all-Ireland programme that rewards and recognises young people aged between 10-18 who take environmental action. Since its inception in 1999, YEA has involved over 70,000 young people across Ireland.

ECO-Dens 2026

ECO-DENS locations 2026 ECO-UNESCO young environmentalist awards

 

ECO-Dens 2026 dates have been announced:

DUBLIN:

March 9 & 10 at Airfield Estate

CORK:

March 18 & 19 at the Old Cork Waterworks Experience

ARMAGH:

March 23 at Lough Neagh Discovery Centre

GALWAY:

March 24 at the Galmont Hotel & Spa

LIMERICK:

March 25 at the Hunt Museum

ONLINE:

March 12 & 26 on Teams

 

Young Environmentalist Awards Final Showcase 2026

Tuesday May 12, 2026 at the RDS Dublin

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Discover who we are, what we do, and how you can be part of it.

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ECO-Dens

Regional Dragons’ Den style judging events. Take a look at what’s in store!

Final Award Ceremony

The YEA journey finishes with the Showcase & Final Award Ceremony. See more here!

Resources

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