ECO-UNESCO

 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:

For young people:

 Environmental Youth Programmes, including Environmental Events and Activities, Environmental Workshops, ECO-UNESCO Clubs, the ECO-Youth Choices Drugs Misuse Prevention Programme and the Youth for Sustainable Development Programme.

 ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards Programme which honours the work of young people between the ages of 10 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.

 ECO-UNESCO’s National Youth ECO-Forum

For teachers, leaders, educators and interested adults:

 Training Programmes, which include short Training Courses, FETAC accredited courses (Level 5/6 Sustainable Development) 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, posters and CD-ROMs.

 Consultancy services to groups and agencies who require a specialist approach to environmental education, environmental youth work and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

 Conferences, Seminars and Exhibitions on ESD, youth work and related topics