Irish Environmental Conservation Organisation For Youth - Unesco Clubs Ltd
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to protect the natural environment and empower young people by developing their knowledge, skills and confidence that channels their passion into positive and creative actions that helps create a sustainable planet.
About This Cause
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 ECO-UNESCO provides a wide range of programmes and services, which include: Environmental Youth Programmes including Environmental Events and Activities, Environmental Workshops, ECO-UNESCO Clubs, ECO-Youth Choices Programme and Youth for Sustainable Development programme. The Young Environmentalist Awards programme honours the work of young people between the ages of 12 and 18 who protect, conserve and enhance our environment through local environmental projects, making a difference to their lives and the lives of others locally and globally. Training Programmes include Training Courses, workshops, QQI accredited courses, and a Drugs Prevention and Awareness Programme (ECO-Choices). Education Resources focused on environmental education and environmental youth work aimed at young people, leaders and teachers. These include resource packs, activity packs, and posters. Consultancy services to groups and agencies who want a specialist approach to environmental education, environmental youth work and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). We also run an ECO-Sustainability Awards for organisations who are committed to becoming more green and sustainable.