Some first words of introduction

Maja has been seeking for more profound connections with human and more-than-human world since her childhood. Being interested in the communities these relations create, she finished her masters degree in Anthropology in Croatia, where she comes from. Her passion for co-creation led her to collaborate with various environmental and climate organisations in need for creative…

Call for participation in international research on ecovillages and the climate crisis 2024

A call is opened for ecovillages and intentional communities in the State of Bavaria, to participate in international research on the climate crisis and extreme events, being carried out in Brazil and Germany. The objective of the research “The sociopolitical face of the climate crisis and extreme events: study with ecovillages in São Paulo and…

Looking back at the National Networks Meeting in Pourgues, 18-21 Jan

Looking back at the National Networks Meeting in Pourgues, 18-21 Jan

Attendance & Trends: 10 National networks: Ukraine, Germany, Loes, RIE, RIVE, Swiss, Oasis, BelgEco, Sweden, Slovenia3 Transnational networks: BEN, SEEN, WE2 Meta networks: NextGEN, YTS Many young and new faces as well as some elder network weavers, that have been somehow distanced from the network lately, were sitting in the circle in the newly refurbished…

“Future Roots Gathering” – A Glimpse into the Future of Ecovillages!

“Future Roots Gathering” – A Glimpse into the Future of Ecovillages!

We are thrilled to share a sneak peek of the “Future Roots Gathering” – an inspiring event in the making to unfold in Damanhur, Italy, in October 2024. This unique event, a collaborative effort between NextGEN Europe (the youth European branch of the Global Ecovillage Network) and YTS (Yes To Sustainability), aims to bring together…

Researchers consider ecovillages as survival units on future imaginaries of collapse

Researchers consider ecovillages as survival units on future imaginaries of collapse

The two researchers Lara Monticelli and Linea Munk Petersen were writing two new pieces of academic (creative) writing on collapse and ecovillages and it has recently been published in the journal Ephemera. This series of notes intertwine academic insights with elements of pop culture, contemporary art, diary entries, and sci-fi imaginaries, they offer a thought-provoking exploration…

Volunteer in ecovillage Arterra Bizimodu in 2024

Volunteer in ecovillage Arterra Bizimodu in 2024

This eight-month long-term ESC project was designed for 6 enthusiastic young people age 18-30 who are interested in ecovillages and sustainable living, and who want to gain experience and participate in regenerative farming activities, renewable energies and building maintenance, as well as in community-building, self-development and work in intercultural teams. During the eight months you…