Welcome to GEN Europe
We are the European ecovillage network. We empower, connect and inspire communities and individuals to live well together within planetary boundaries.
Pictured: Ecovillage Torri Superiore
What is an ecovillage?
Ecovillages come in all shapes and sizes, from traditional villages using age-old techniques, to modern settlements built with the latest in ecological innovations.
Pictured: Ecovillage Arterra Bizimodu
Develop and grow your ecovillage
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Discover ecovillages with GEN Europe
Living a meaningful life while caring for the world around us can feel overwhelming. But did you know that all over the world, ecovillages are implementing practical local solutions to global problems?
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News from GEN Europe
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Peacework in Ecovillages and Youthwork
Surrounded by over 70 varieties of native Irish apple trees that were nourishing us during every break, 24 youth workers and young people representing 15 different organizations gathered in Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Ireland.
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Join the Free Ecoprise Course: Learn to Build a Thriving Sustainable Business!
The Ecoprise Consortium is thrilled to announce the launch of the Ecoprise Course – a comprehensive, free online training program for aspiring ecopreneurs!
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Group Facilitation & Sociocracy Training in Sunny Hill Ecovillage
Join “Group Facilitation & Sociocracy” to make decision-making in your group more inclusive, clear, and fast.
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