ECO-UNESCO's Young Environmentalist Awards

ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA) is an all-Ireland programme that rewards and recognises young people aged between 10-18 who take environmental action. Since its inception in 1999, YEA has involved over 70,000 young people across Ireland.

Explore More About the YEA!

Discover who we are, what we do, and how you can be part of it.

About

Learn what the Young Environmentalist Awards are all about

Register Here

Registrations are open for 2025/2026!

Submitting Your Project

Want to know how to submit your project and the judging process?

ECO-Dens

Regional Dragons’ Den style judging events. Take a look at what’s in store!

Final Award Ceremony

The YEA journey finishes with the Showcase & Final Award Ceremony. See more here!

Resources

Explore the host of resources to support you and your YEA project.

Contact Us

Have any questions, or want to know more? Get in touch with us.

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Archive

Look at YEA through the years