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.

The Young Environmentalist Awards programme helps you to:

• develop new skills
• make a difference
• make friends
• have fun

Throughout this process, not only will the school/youth group, community and environment benefit, but a massive emphasis is placed on the personal development of each individual as you develop such life skills as; communication, teamwork, organisational, critical and perspectives thinking, research and many more.

Nominate your Leader

Do you want your ECO-Leader (Teacher/Leader/adult) to be in the running for the ECO-UNESCO Leadership Award? Just fill in the nominate your leader form or contact us at yea@ecounesco.ie or call 01 662 5491.

Quotes from Young Environmentalists

“I think the awards are a great way of promoting the environmental issues that affect us and give young people a chance to have their views on saving the environment heard.”

Sarah, ‘Re-Juice Your Journey’ group, Galway

“The Young Environmentalist Award isn’t about just doing a project for prizes, it’s about trying to make a difference little by little.”

Aoife, ‘Where Will We Bee?’ group, Tralee