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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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Who we are

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 Ecovillages

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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Why become a member of GEN Europe? As a membership-based organisation, at the heart of GEN Europe are the dozens of communities around Europe that have decided to actively contribute to our shared vision of a widespread and vibrant network of urban and rural communities and ecovillages to support a humane, resilient and sustainable Europe. …

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What is an ecovillage?

Ecovillages are a manifestation of conscious human innovation and creativity: groups of people living out their principals, regenerating their environment, and increasing their sense of belonging and purpose as a community.
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Resources

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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GEN Europe News

Ecovillage Incubator Training this October

The CLIPS community learning incubator is one of GEN Europe's flagship projects, based on a wealth of ecovillage wisdom: a solution oriented programme to guide community-led projects in their initial steps as well as and for existing initiatives that struggle with problems or simply need revitalisation. We're pleased to say that another round of Erasmus+ funding has been approved for the project, enabling us and our partners across … [Read More...] about Ecovillage Incubator Training this October

Create and Connect – a new learning journey

For many years, we've received the same question again and again: "I want to start an ecovillage. What should I do"? And now, in these uncertain times when many people are searching for new pathways and alternatives ways of living in harmony with their values, we felt like we couldn't wait any longer to provide our own answer. That's why we're excited to launch a brand new learning journey to help people take practical steps … [Read More...] about Create and Connect – a new learning journey

Solidarity Statement

GEN Europe is committed to our values of Social and Environmental Justice, Inclusion and Participation, Community and Cooperation, Diversity, and Sustainability. Based on these ecovillage values, and as founding members of ECOLISE, we hereby wholeheartedly support and share the following solidarity statement from ECOLISE (originally published here). ECOLISE states unequivocally that Black Lives Matter ECOLISE stands in solidarity … [Read More...] about Solidarity Statement