Welcome to GEN Europe

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.

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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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Join the Dream Team at the European Ecovillage Gathering 2025!

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

Are you between 18 to 30 years old and are you a resident of one of the ESC programme countries?…

European Ecovillage Gathering 2024. Photo by Annabelle Moghadam

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OPEN CALL: European Ecovillage Gathering Host 2026 & 2027

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025

After holding the Gathering in Northern Europe in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and in Eastern Europe in 2025, we hope to bring the Gathering back to Southern Europe in 2026 and/or 2027. However, we are open to applications from any European country, as we will also be looking for hosts for the following years 🙂

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Tickets are on sale for the European Ecovillage Gathering 2025!

March 1, 2025March 30, 2025

Dear community, It’s the moment our hearts have been waiting for since the closing ceremony of last year’s Gathering… Tickets…

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