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.
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.
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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?GEN Europe is the European ecovillage ne...
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Call for Junior Project Developer Volunteer – Horizon Europe
GEN Europe is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Developer Volunteer to support the development of Horizon Europe proposals under the upcoming 2025 Work Programme.
The 2025 European Ecovillage Gathering Programme is live!
The programme of the 2025 Gathering is now live! Come check out what you could enjoy between the 12th and the 17th of August!
Social Permaculture at the Edge: Learning from Sparrows – Global Film Premiere
How can we root into care, community and ecological thinking in a world of division and noise?
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