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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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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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 …
Join as an ecovillage
As a membership-based organisation, at the heart of GEN Europe are the dozens of ecovillages and national 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 …
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Join GEN EU as an ESC Volunteer!
If you're under 30 and resident in Europe, this is your chance to spend 8-10 months living and volunteering at the heart of the ecovillage movement - fully funded through the European Solidarity Corps programme! GEN Europe is seeking enthusiastic young people aged 18-30 who are interested in ecovillages and sustainable living, and who want to gain experience and participate in our network activities through IT, project management, … [Read More...] about Join GEN EU as an ESC Volunteer!
Funded volunteering in a Spanish ecovillage
Arterra Bizimodu ecovillage in the north of Spain is the home of the GEN Europe offices - as well as a thriving community where young people can get involved in an 8-month funded volunteering project thanks to the European Solidarity Corps programme! If you're under 30 and resident anywhere in the EU, you can apply for this chance to learn about organic agriculture, community-building and loads more in this well-established and lively … [Read More...] about Funded volunteering in a Spanish ecovillage
What did we achieve in 2022?
It’s impossible to capture the myriad different ways in which ecovillages have inspired us this year, from solidarity campaigns and ecosystem restoration to the daily work of growing food and nurturing community: all acts that feel increasingly radical and necessary in the world of today. But we want to capture some of the year’s main activities at the secretariat, while we recognise that all we do is in service to the wider network of … [Read More...] about What did we achieve in 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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