AldeaFeliz, nestled in the lush mountains of Colombia, has long been a beacon of ecological regeneration and communal living. In 2023, they proudly celebrated their 18th anniversary—a milestone marking their maturity as a community dedicated to sustainable practices and holistic living. Over these years, AldeaFeliz has blossomed into a global model for regenerative ecovillages, sharing innovative solutions in agroecology, social … read more about 2024 Hildur Jackson Award Winner: Aldeafeliz
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Celebrating the Many Milestones of GEN Europe
The past year marked yet another period of liveliness and resilience among our member Ecovillages. As the wheel of the year kept on turning, many of our fellow communities reached their milestone years, proving the true sustainability of our common actions. At the same time, new communities arose, and the network opened the doors for them to thrive and continuously co-create another world being born. The year of many … read more about Celebrating the Many Milestones of GEN Europe
Exciting News for Regenerative Travel Enthusiasts: Invitation to WWOOFERS from GEN Co-Founder
While our classifieds section is still in the design phase, we’re thrilled to share this inspiring opportunity from Ross and Heather Jackson at Duemosegaard farm in Denmark. As we work to create a space that connects you with more opportunities to connect with the Global Ecovillage Network, this WWOOFing invitation offers a glimpse into the kinds of projects we’ll feature in the future. If you’re excited to get involved or want to be … read more about Exciting News for Regenerative Travel Enthusiasts: Invitation to WWOOFERS from GEN Co-Founder
GEN Book Club is Back!
You are warmly invited to join our GEN Book Club happening September 30th 2024, 6-8.30 pm CET online. For this second edition of our Book Club, we are reading At work in the Ruins: Finding Our Place in the Time of Climate Crises and Other Emergencies by Dougald Hine. GEN International and GEN Europe are coming together yet again to offer an open space for reflection, discussion, and contemplation as part of … read more about GEN Book Club is Back!
A Journey for the Rights of Mother Earth Unfolds
In March 2024, a powerful movement began—uniting CASA Latina and GENNA across borders and hearts! Under the Gaia Education Ecovillage Design Education & Training of Trainers joint program in Tulum, participants from both regions made a historic pledge to support the Rights of Mother Earth and to reconnect Mexico with GENNA, recognizing it as part of "Turtle Island," as indigenous nations call North America. In a beautiful … read more about A Journey for the Rights of Mother Earth Unfolds
Global Earth Guardians Unite to Transform Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp! 🌿🌍
The movement to spread CASA Latina's "Sanctuaries of Life and Peace" is going global! Gaians and Global Earth Guardians are coming together to create a food forest sanctuary at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, bringing hope and sustainability to one of the world's most vulnerable communities. This inspiring project, led by GEN Europe/Damanhur Elder Macaco Tamerice, connects students from Gaia Education's EDE program with a shared … read more about Global Earth Guardians Unite to Transform Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp! 🌿🌍
June 24 open event – Ecovillage Resilience to climate change
Celebrate the launch of the Ecovillage Resilience report and new resources for community-led resilience to climate catastrophe! Since 2022, 20 ecovillages from 18 countries have engaged in a collaborative research process to learn more about the resilience of ecovillages to severe climate change and polycrisis. Join our global community of practice on zoom for a celebration of the work done, the insights gained, and the resources … read more about June 24 open event – Ecovillage Resilience to climate change
Our Annual Report 2023 is here!
Welcome to the 2023 Annual Report of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), where we embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of regenerative initiatives that shaped our network throughout 2023. As the landscape of sustainability continues to evolve, so too does our commitment to fostering a resilient and sustainable human presence on Earth. Within these pages, you'll find a mosaic of stories, achievements, and insights that … read more about Our Annual Report 2023 is here!
Youth in Action Project Concludes with Renewed Inspiration for a Next Chapter
As we tie the final ribbon of this chapter of the Youth in Action project, we celebrate threefold: strengthened relationships, ecological impact, and shared learning. The 5-partner Community of Practice formed a support network across the globe, while also engaging genuine participation of the communities on the ground. We measured the ecological impact from the physical implementations, through reduced waste, increased … read more about Youth in Action Project Concludes with Renewed Inspiration for a Next Chapter
Join REDES in planting the Great Green Wall!
Hello dear friends, Are you passionate about practical environmental regeneration? or do you know someone who is interested in giving back to the Earth planting and taking care of trees?If yes, join us this summer -July, August, and September 2024. The REDES teams will be planting 27,500 baby trees in its emerging food forest, in the heart of the Great Green Wall Initiative. We are looking for big hearts & hands to accomplish … read more about Join REDES in planting the Great Green Wall!
Youth in Action Project Public Showcase
The Sprouts for the Future project is coming to a close. To conclude the cycle, the 5 education projects in the Community of Practice welcomed the public into the celebration. We were joined by fellow educators, ecovillagers, parents, as well as people just scoping out the potential of regenerative education. The core team shared the story of what the project entailed and set the frame for each of the education projects to offer … read more about Youth in Action Project Public Showcase
Community Resilience Podcast
Available Episodes: All episode links will direct you to Spotify. You can also follow us on Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts by searching "Community Resilience". Thank you for listening! The Ecovillage Resilience project gathers all GEN Regions and 20 communities from around the world to explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in a > 2.5 degrees global … read more about Community Resilience Podcast
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