Green Schools Travel Competition Judges' Winner

The Green Schools Travel Competition had over 2,000 entries from schools around Ireland. Jessica McGrane, Dublin, age 12, won the Judges' Award for this Green Schools Digital Animation.

Taking The Green Schools' Message Home

With over 88% of schools in Ireland participating in the Green Schools program, the key to change in the home may lie in the schools. So children have been asked how they can bring their green school practices involving energy, waste, biodiversity, travel, etc. to their homes.

The Green Home scheme, introduced by An Taisce in partnership with the EPA was brought to schools across Ireland for that purpose. Parents attend meetings concerning environmental issues once a week. The initiative supports, advises and encourages households to reduce their impact on the environment and save money!

For an accessible version of this video, and associated educational resources for second level teachers, click here.

ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2012

Ireland's biggest celebration of youth ECO-Action. If you want to take part simply register online for free here.

Green Economy Is A Jobs Creation Success Story

The green economy is delivering more jobs in Northern Ireland than the motor trade, financial services sector and telecommunications combined. A new report claims the UK's general economy is predicted only to return to 2007 levels by 2014, but the green economy is tipped to grow by 40% in that time.

The 'UK Success Story' report by environmental think tank Green Alliance reveals there was a £180m investment in renewable energy in Northern Ireland during 2011/12, as revealed by Department of Energy and Climate Change figures, creating 767 jobs. And Northern Ireland is now the second largest consumer of renewable energy in the UK at 11% - lying behind Scotland at 22%.

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