An ecovillage is an intentional, traditional or urban community that is consciously designed through locally owned, participatory processes in all four areas of regeneration (social, culture, ecology and economy) to regenerate their social and natural environments. Ecovillages come in all shapes and sizes, and can be found across the world: from traditional villages using age-old techniques, to …
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Welcome to GEN Europe
We are the European Ecovillage Network: a network of intentional communities, ecovillages and national ecovillage networks working together to create a regenerative world.
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As a membership-based organisation, at the heart of GEN Europe are the dozens of ecovillages and regional ecovillage networks around Europe that have decided to actively contribute to our shared vision. Your ecovillage could join them! (Not a member of an ecovillage yet? Join as an individual). Why become a member of GEN Europe? To …
Who we are
GEN Europe is the European network for ecovillages and sustainable communities. Our vision is of a conscious, resilient and sustainable Europe where ecovillage and community values and lifestyles are widely adopted. Since 1996, it’s been our mission to support and connect the ecovillage movement, encourage ecovillage development, educate for sustainability and ultimately create a world …
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Update from Busha Toloka
Work is under way on the Green Refuge project - an ambitious bioconstruction initiative in Busha ecovillage which aims to provide warm winter shelter to refugees. In this report, board member and ecovillager Steffen Emrich brings an update from the ground in Ukraine. At this summer's European Ecovillage Gathering in Denmark, a fundraising project was started for a community strawbale building in the ecovillage of Busha, Vinnytsia … [Read More...] about Update from Busha Toloka
Funded volunteering with GEN Europe!
Use your enthusiasm for ecovillages and live in Arterra Bizimodu ecovillage, Spain, at the heart of the European Ecovillage Network! We're seeking an motivated, proactive candidate who is excited about ecovillage living to join us in the GEN Europe office starting September 2022. ESC volunteering is fully funded by the European Union, so you'll receive a stipend and your travel, accomodation and food will be covered. The … [Read More...] about Funded volunteering with GEN Europe!
Looking back at the European Ecovillage Gathering 2022
After three years apart, the European and global ecovillage movement came back together in a joyful celebration of community, tackling themes of crisis while gathering hope, inspiration and important lessons from projects, practitioners and experts from around the world. I left with a lot of inspiration, fascination and force to tackle the collapse and the diverse possible futures that ecovillages can play a big part of.Gathering … [Read More...] about Looking back at the European Ecovillage Gathering 2022
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Donating funds to GEN is a tangible way to contribute to this concrete and dynamic movement for positive change. Your donation helps to support and to spread ecovillages around the world.
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Individuals, organisations and ecovillages can all become members of GEN Europe. Find out how to join and discover our membership benefits, from discounted gathering tickets to special resources and events.
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