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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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 …
Early Bird Tickets for the Gathering on sale now!
Good news! We’re so excited to announce that early bird tickets for this year’s European Ecovillage Gathering are now on sale. There are discounts available for kids, groups, participants from Eastern Europe, and youth. Booking early helps us plan for an even better Gathering, so you’re invited to book before March 15th for the best …
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Acclaimed economist Christian Felber to participate in 2023 European Ecovillage Gathering
The writer and lecturer will join over 50 workshop leaders at 26th edition of annual festival of sustainable lifestyles Christian Felber. Photo: Allard Willemse We are thrilled to announce the participation of renowned economist Christian Felber as a keynote speaker and workshop presenter at this year’s European Ecovillage Gathering. Felber is an award-winning author and the initiator of the Economy for the Common Good, a … [Read More...] about Acclaimed economist Christian Felber to participate in 2023 European Ecovillage Gathering
Danish Ecovillage Network recognised with CISU Initiative Award
Representatives from LØS and GEN Ukraine receive the CISU award The Danish Ecovillage Network, LØS, has been recognised for its development cooperation work by CISU, the Danish civil society organisation. The CISU Initiative Award recognises outstanding organisations in Denmark that create awareness of development work and was awareded this year at a ceremony in Odense on 22 April. CISU selected LØS to receive the award for its … [Read More...] about Danish Ecovillage Network recognised with CISU Initiative Award
ReGENerative Communities for All project launch
The ReGEN4All project team in Lisbon ReGEN4All Launches in Portugal The Erasmus+ funded REGEN4ALL project was launched in Lisbon last month, where project partners met for the first time to kick off this year-long project based on ecovillage research. The purpose of the ReGEN4All project is to serve researchers, practitioners, and adult educators from ecovillages and academia as well as policy makers on all levels in order to … [Read More...] about ReGENerative Communities for All project launch
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