Young Environmentalist Awards

23/09/2026

Our first online Mentor Support Session for the Young Environmentalist Awards 2026-2027 Programme is happening this evening! Join today, Wednesday September 23rd, at 4:30-5pm for our first session, 'Welcome to the YEA'. Check your inbox for the Teams link!

Are you a registered mentor but didn't get the email we sent inviting you to the session? Let us know! Email [email protected].

17/09/2026

Can We Stop Fast Fashion? 👠

Join us next Tuesday September 22nd for a free, online lesson in fast fashion, hosted by Solene from . This session focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 is available at 10am-10:45am for ages 8-12 and 1:30pm-2:15pm for ages 13-18. Sign up for free now on our eventbrite, link in bio!

10/09/2026

Sign Up Now for FREE, ONLINE Learning Sessions on Sustainability 🌍

Where?
Fully online - join from anywhere!

When?
45-minute sessions, from Monday September 21st - Friday September 25th. Two learning sessions daily per age group.

Who?
Sessions are for ages 8-12, or 13-18.

What?
These sessions are ECO-UNESCO's way to celebrate the UN Sustainable Development Goals Week 2026! The sessions help young people explore themes like climate action, biodiversity, food waste, and fast fashion.

Sign up for one, two or all the sessions! They are the perfect way to teach young people about the SDGs in a fun, engaging way. Go to our website, https://ecounesco.ie/what-we-do/eco-weeks/ or our Eventbrite to sign up!

09/09/2026

ECO-Week 2026: FREE, ONLINE Sessions on Sustainability 🌍

We're offering expert-led daily sessions for two age groups: 8 to 12 and 13 to 18. Our sessions are short and snappy - just 45-minutes! From September 21st to 25th (Monday-Friday), young people can explore themes like climate action, biodiversity, food waste, and fast fashion.

Join ECO-UNESCO's annual celebration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Week, packed with FREE, online sustainability sessions!

👀 Stay tuned to our channels for upcoming info! Sign-up on Eventbrite or check out our expert guest speakers at ecounesco.ie 🔗

08/09/2026

➡ Visit ecounesco.ie to register for our YEA 2027 programme!

📢Registration is now open for ECO-UNESCO's Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) 2026-2027.

📌This free programme empowers young people aged 10 to 18 across the island of Ireland to take environmental action.

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08/09/2026

ECO-Week 2026: FREE, ONLINE Sessions on Sustainability 🌍

Join ECO-UNESCO's annual celebration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Week, packed with FREE, online sustainability sessions! This year, we're honouring 9 of the 17 SDGs for achieving a sustainable future.

From September 21st to 25th (Monday-Friday), young people can explore themes like climate action, biodiversity, food waste, and fast fashion. We're offering expert-led daily sessions for two age groups: 8 to 12 and 13 to 18.

👀 Stay tuned to our channels for upcoming info! Sign-up on Eventbrite or view our session schedule at ecounesco.ie 🔗

05/09/2026

ECO-Week 2026: FREE, ONLINE Sessions on Sustainability 🌍

Climate change can feel overwhelming, but hope can help us find a way forward. Explore climate anxiety, discover how connecting with nature and spending time outdoors can support our wellbeing, and learn how we can take care of ourselves while caring for our planet. This session will run on Friday, Sep 25th, at 10 AM for age group 13 to 18 and 1:30 PM for age group 8 to 12.

Join ECO-UNESCO's annual celebration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Week, packed with FREE, online sustainability sessions! From September 21st to 25th, young people can explore themes like climate action, biodiversity, food waste, and fast fashion.

We're offering sessions for two age groups: 8 to 12 and 13 to 18. Sessions are expert-led and held daily.

👀 Stay tuned to our channels for information on guest speakers, session topics, and more! Sign-up on Eventbrite or view our session schedule at ecounesco.ie 🔗

05/09/2026

ECO-Week 2026: FREE, ONLINE Sessions on Sustainability 🌍

We share one planet, but we don’t all experience its challenges in the same way. Join Waheed Liam Adam, GOAL NextGen Alumni member with a background in UNICEF Zimbabwe and a Bachelor’s in Global Responsibility and Leadership, to explore what inequality looks like around the world, how environmental challenges can affect people differently and what disability can teach us about creating more inclusive climate action. This session will run on Friday, Sep 25th, at 10 AM for age group 8 to 12 and 1:30 PM for age group 13 to 18.

Join ECO-UNESCO's annual celebration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Week, packed with FREE, online sustainability sessions! From September 21st to 25th, young people can explore themes like climate action, biodiversity, food waste, and fast fashion.

We're offering sessions for two age groups: 8 to 12 and 13 to 18. Sessions are expert-led and held daily.

👀 Stay tuned to our channels for information on guest speakers, session topics, and more! Sign-up on Eventbrite or view our session schedule at ecounesco.ie 🔗

04/09/2026

ECO-Week 2026: FREE, ONLINE Sessions on Sustainability 🌍

Over one-third of food is wasted, yet millions of people face hunger. Catch Cian Walsh, UCC Government & Political Science student with experience working with FoodCloud, as we explore how we can waste less, share more and build stronger communities. This session will run on Thursday, Sep 24th, at 10 AM for age group 13 to 18 and 1:30 PM for age group 8 to 12.

Join ECO-UNESCO's annual celebration of the UN Sustainable Development Goals Week, packed with FREE, online sustainability sessions! From September 21st to 25th, young people can explore themes like climate action, biodiversity, food waste, and fast fashion.

We're offering sessions for two age groups: 8 to 12 and 13 to 18. Sessions are expert-led and held daily.

👀 Stay tuned to our channels for information on guest speakers, session topics, and more! Sign-up on Eventbrite or view our session schedule at ecounesco.ie 🔗