ECO

General Introduction

ECO is a Voluntary Youth Organisation with over 4,000 members. ECO stands for the Irish Environmental Conservation Organisation for Youth UNESCO Clubs.

Aims & Objectives

The personal development of young people through Practical Environmental Projects. To promote the Protection of the Environment. To raise awareness, understanding and knowledge of our environment.

Programmes

Provide Training and Educational Programmes. We organise support and develop ECO-UNESCO Clubs. Practical Environmental activities. We research and promote Urban Forestry in Ireland. Publish 'ECO News'. Run a Resource Centre for the public and ECO members.

ECO events include: Wastewatch, Summer Camps, Conservation Work, Leadership Training. Our new project for '95/'96 Energy Watch Run in conjunction with The Irish Energy Centre.

Volunteer Profile

There are many ways to get involved in ECO. You can become involved by forming an ECO club and becoming an individual member if you are under 25, or by becoming a family member.

Last Updated, October 29, 1998