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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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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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European Ecovillage Map

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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What is an ecovillage?

Ecovillages are a manifestation of conscious human innovation and creativity: groups of people living out their principles, regenerating their environment, and increasing their sense of belonging and purpose as a community.
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How can I start a community? What tools and resources can help me? Explore our resource page to see what’s available.
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Ecovillage Essentials: Navigating Legal, Economic, and Governance Models for Communities

Join us for a webinar series exploring inspiring examples of legal, economic and governance models for community projects How do ecovillages buy land? What's the best legal model for a co-housing project? What about governance and decision-making? Join us and ecovillage experts from across Europe for four webinars between September 26th and October 23rd diving into inspiring examples that can help you find what works for your … [Read More...] about Ecovillage Essentials: Navigating Legal, Economic, and Governance Models for Communities

Watch the Gathering afterfilm!

Four days, 800 participants form 41 countries, over 50 workshops, and one beautiful temporary community created by every single person who attended biggest Ecovillage Gathering yet. We danced, sang, learned, played, built, and experienced the power of conscious community, nourished by the beautiful surroundings of our host, Nature Community in Germany. We are delighted to share the official afterfilm of the 2023 European Ecovillage … [Read More...] about Watch the Gathering afterfilm!

General Assembly 2023: reconnecting & vitalizing the network

All gathered in the main hall. Photo: Angel Matilla This years General Assembly was very rich and filled with aliveness!We had a strong attendance from members, many information being shared and of course the "official business" such as voting and elections, but also a more time for reconnecting, sharing, song & movement - having added an extra day. Council Elections A total of 42 voting delegates were present in-person … [Read More...] about General Assembly 2023: reconnecting & vitalizing the network

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