ECO-UNESCO

A big thank you to Kathy Dunlop from ECO-UNESCO for delivering two great workshops to our students on Thursday.

Ecology and Biodiversity to Year 8 and Fashion Focus to Year 10.

This World Environment Day, we join the global call for . As this year’s campaign reminds us, the planet is sending clear signals - from rising seas and heatwaves to melting glaciers - but it is also showing us what is possible through renewable energy, ecosystem restoration, and communities taking action. The question is no longer whether change is coming, but how we choose to guide it.

At ECO-UNESCO, we empower young people to lead positive environmental change through education, youth development, and action. By supporting communities to make informed and sustainable choices, we are helping to build a more resilient future for people and planet.

Building the capacity of educators is a key part of this work, ensuring that sustainability and climate action are embedded in learning. Through initiatives such as our QQI Ecology course, we support learners and educators to deepen their environmental knowledge and create lasting impact in their communities.

More info on our QQI Course, if you want to kickstart your impact: https://ecounesco.ie/18-25-training-programmes/qqi-ecology-and-the-environment/

We're looking for an intern to support our summer camps happening throughout July and August! ☀️🐝

ECO-UNESCO is seeking a environmentally-passionate and knowledgeable individual who loves working in the youth sector to help run our summer camps this summer. The idea candidate will assist in July & August, in Cork. For more details or to apply, please contact [email protected]

A fantastic day in Dublin with 20 TY students from Tullamore College as part of the Youth for Sustainable Development (YSD) Programme. The day kicked off with a quiz, followed by a certificate graduation ceremony at the ECO-UNESCO office, and concluded with a visit to the National Botanic Gardens. Well done to all students on their participation and achievements!

ECO-UNESCO Summer Camps in Dublin and Cork still have spots available! ☀️

The action-packed Green Teen and ECO-Explorers Camps have been designed to support young people’s personal development through physical activity, nature learning and engaging in environmental thinking. Participants will explore environmental issues in a fun and creative way, go on day trips around Dublin, meet like-minded people, and gain confidence and new skills.

ECO-Explorers Summer Camp:
CORK: July 6 -10 2026, 10am-3pm
DUBLIN: July 6-10 2026,10am-3pm
DUBLIN: August 20-24 2026, 10am-3pm

Green Teen Summer Camp:
CORK: August 10 – 14 2026,10am-3pm
DUBLIN: July 27 – 31 2026,10am-3pm
DUBLIN: August 10 – 14,10am-3pm

Head to the link in our bio or https://ecounesco.ie/eco-camps/ for pricing, locations, more info and to book!

ECO-UNESCO - Ireland's Environmental Education and Youth Organisation ECO-UNESCO is Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation that works to conserve the environment and empower young people.

On Friday, YSD hosted the Leadership Training Programme! The programme is for the young people currently completing our QQI Level 5 course on Peer Education who wish to develop skills specific for taking action in their community as leaders and changemakers.

The event saw the Peer Education QQI course close out as participants presented their final projects, facilitating a workshop to their peers. Guest speakers gave a short presentation on how youth leadership connects with global citizenship by mobilising global justice, equity and sustainability. Members of the Youth Advisory Panel were also in attendance and shared their experience taking a youth leadership role within ECO-UNESCO.

ECO-UNESCO Summer Camps in Dublin and Cork still have spots available! ☀️

The action-packed Green Teen and ECO-Explorers Camps have been designed to support young people’s personal development through physical activity, nature learning and engaging in environmental thinking. Participants will explore environmental issues in a fun and creative way, go on day trips around Dublin, meet like-minded people, and gain confidence and new skills.

ECO-Explorers Summer Camp:
CORK: July 6 -10 2026, 10am-3pm
DUBLIN: July 27-31 2026,10am-3pm
DUBLIN: August 10-14 2026, 10am-3pm

Green Teen Summer Camp:
CORK: August 10 – 14 2026,10am-3pm
DUBLIN: July 27 – 31 2026,10am-3pm
DUBLIN: August 10 – 14,10am-3pm

Head to the link in our bio or https://ecounesco.ie/eco-camps/ for pricing, locations, more info and to book!

ECO-UNESCO is offering Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Accredited Courses, starting in June.

Ecology and the Environment: A course for anyone with interest in this area: Senior Cycle Students, school leavers, higher education students from any discipline, or professionals. This course provides students with the knowledge about the ever-growing and developing field of ecology through classroom sessions, practical tasks and field trips.

This course will be carried out in person, over 2 weeks , and costs €500/learner.

Head to our website to apply, or email [email protected] 🌍

Level 5: Peer Education - ECO-UNESCO - Environmental Youth Organisation ECO-UNESCO is a QQI accredited training centre operating under the qualities and standards set out by QQI, the National Awarding Body.