About Clean Up the World
Communities Caring for NatureClean Up the World inspires and empowers communities to clean up, fix up and conserve their environment. Founded in 1993, the campaign is held in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme and mobilises an estimated 35 million people across 120 countries. We're a not-for-profit, non-government, apolitical organisation that unites communities with a common focus to protect the environment. Do something positive for the planet - join Clean Up the World! |
Register to join Clean Up the World
Just follow these 3 easy steps to register your group and its environmental activity.
Step 1Review the Clean Up the World EthosBe sure your group and its activity agree are in agreement with our Ethos. | Step 2Register your group and its activityApply to join Clean Up the World. Once registered, you will appear on the global map and receive Group and Activity profile pages. Members will also get assistance and resources from Clean Up the World to help plan, organise and gain support for your activity. | Step 3Enhance your profile pagesTell the world about your achievements by adding photos, videos and your logo to your Group and Activity profile pages. And to give a complete picture, you can create a local map using Google My Maps and add it to your Activity profile page. | ||
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The Clean Up the World Ethos
Clean Up the World Members and Guests agree to honour the spirit of Clean Up the World when participating and conducting campaign Activities. We are:
- Committed to making a positive difference to the community and environment – so your Activities should be inspiring, engaging and respectful of the local community.
- A volunteer movement - so people cannot be charged to be involved in your Activities nor can Activities be conducted for commercial or financial gain.
- Committed to the safety of volunteers – so your Activities must be carried out in accordance with the local laws and regulations relevant to your Activity.
- Uniting communities as part of a global campaign - so participants must respect the presence and activities of other participants in their proximity.
- A non-confrontational and apolitical organisation – so participants and your Activities must be peaceful and without political connection, content or bias.
- Welcoming to communities of all nations, cultures, races and faiths – so participants and your Activities must respect political, cultural, and religious difference and beliefs.
- Non-partisan – so participants and your Activities must not promote partisan, political, cultural or religious viewpoints, or imply endorsement of partisanship by Clean Up the World.
What is Clean Up the World Weekend?
Clean Up the World encourages its Members to conduct activities the whole year round but our flagship event is Clean Up the World Weekend. Clean Up the World Weekend is held on the third weekend in September of each year. Get involved!
Who gets involved with Clean Up the World?
Clean Up the World has inspired a wide range of participants from every corner of the globe. Our enthusiastic Members include community groups, clubs, schools, businesses, non-government organisations (NGOs), and governments across five continents. The campaign is implemented in partnership with the United Nations Environment Promramme (UNEP) and aided by Allies like The World Organisation of the Scout Movement. Why don't you get involved?
What are typical Clean Up the World activities?
Environmental activities carried out by our Members range in scale from local to national. They can be as simple as cleaning up the park at the end of your street or planting a tree, to educating your community to recycle more paper, use less water or get rid of plastic bags. In short, our Members help clean up, fix up and conserve the planet.
How can you get involved?
Want to be part of the solution to the environmental challenges facing the planet? Groups and organisations from every nation can join Clean Up the World and Membership is free for non-corporate organisations. Start doing something for the planet today. Get involved!
How did Clean Up the World Start?
The inspiration for Clean Up the World came when our founder, Ian Kiernan, was sailing single-handed around the globe. He was shocked and appalled by the rubbish he found in our great oceans and resolved to do something about it. Clean Up the World is the result. Bring Clean Up the World to your community!
Who runs Clean Up the World?
The campaign is coordinated by Clean Up the World Pty Ltd, based in Sydney, Australia. The team promotes the environmental campaign around the world and assists members with a range of resources and support services in English, French and Spanish. However, ultimately, Clean Up the World happens because of our Members. It's through your efforts that the Clean Up the World campaign continues to grow.