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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
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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
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News from GEN Europe

COM4LGD project Documentary & Website are live!
We’re thrilled to launch our interactive documentary and website for Communities for Local Green Deal! Across Europe, people in local…

Three people from Sieben Linden Ecovillage on the great peace march to Gaza
This article was originally published at Sieben Linden Ecovillage website by Simone Britsch 13th of June 2025 Hundreds of activists…

Open Call: GEN EXPO & MARKET
We are happy to announce that we will host a brand new EXPO & MARKET space at the 2025 European…
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