Youth Climate Justice 2023
Become a Youth Climate Advocate!
The Youth Climate Advocate programme is a fantastic opportunity for 14-18 year olds, to become inspirational leaders and advocates in the areas of Climate Justice and Climate Action. Each participant will be provided with amazing opportunities to practice new skills and grow as a leader, in a safe and supportive environment.
Meet others who share your passion
We will meet after school, online and in-person, from September to December 2023. You will share your experiences, learn from one another, and develop interpersonal skills. The Youth Climate Justice Officer will also be there to support you and help you on your journey. There will also be opportunities to build your network with other organisations.
Learn climate advocacy skills
You will receive a series of workshops on Climate Justice topics, solutions and stories from Ireland and around the world as well as skills-focused training session including but not limited to advocacy and leadership, filmmaking, and campaigning.
Take Climate Action
You will lead local actions and take part in a campaign, to inspire and empower others to take Climate Action or/and increase awareness about Climate Justice. You will record your progress and log your achievements as you go. Toward the end of the programme, you will have the chance to present in front of policymakers and receive a Certificate of Completion if you have been successful. You will also have the option to enter the Young Environmentalist Award, an all-Ireland environmental awards programme that recognises and rewards young people who raise environmental awareness and improve the environment.
Youth Climate Advocate Programme 2022
In November 2022 as part of the ‘Youth Climate Justice Challenge’, ECO-UNESCO in conjunction with SpunOut.ie, conducted an online survey with young people. The purpose of the survey is to highlight how young people of Ireland feel about climate change and climate justice, how they want to be involved in solving climate issues, the barriers faced when getting involved, areas they feel are most important to tackle climate change, areas they are interested in learning more about and what support organisations like ECO-UNESCO can give them. The survey which took place between October 25th and November 8th, 2022, also asked what a fair and greener world would look like. The survey included a range of multiple-choice questions alongside open-ended questions allowing for personalised responses.
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Youth Climate Change Challenge 2021
In November 2021 as part of the ‘Youth Climate Justice challenge’, ECO-UNESCO in collaboration with SpunOut.ie, conducted an online survey with young people. The purpose of the survey is to highlight how young people of Ireland feel about climate change and climate justice issues, how they want to be involved in solving climate issues, how they are controlling their eco-anxiety, what actions they want to take, their interest in green jobs and how they desire to have climate action as part of their school curriculum. The survey took place between November 29th, 2021, to December 5th. The survey included a range of multiple-choice questions along with open-ended questions allowing for personalised responses.
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Youth Climate Justice Challenge 2020
Watch the Youth Climate Voices Video
As part of our Climate Justice Eco Week we asked all our amazing speakers including activists, academics, politicians, dancers to share with us their favourite resources that inspire them. We have pulled them all together to share with you a variety of podcasts, playlists, articles, reading lists, ted talks and more….. Take a look at our padlet board you won’t be disappointed
If you want to learn more about Climate Justice, then check out our resources page below. We have pulled together some beautiful items to support you with exploring the topic of climate justice and help you on your journey to enacting positive social and environmental change. Enjoy!
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About Us
WHO WE ARE
ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation that works to conserve the environment and empower young people.
ECO-UNESCO is affiliated to the World Federation of UNESCO Clubs, Centres and Associations (WFUCA).
- ECO-UNESCO’s aims are:
- to raise environmental awareness, understanding and knowledge of the environment among young people
- to promote the protection and conservation of the environment
- to promote the personal development of young people through practical environmental projects and activities
- to promote the ideals of UNESCO
