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Which communities are missing from the ecovillage map? Help find and connect the projects near you with the Global Ecovillage Network and create their profile with public data and reach out to them and get them engaged! Volunteer with the GEN-International Platform team, Eva and Rodrigo, to help make this an amazing resource for the world.

Social Media Intern for GEN International Hours: Up to 20/month, flexible around your schedule and availability Location: Remote, work with Eva Goldfarb Focus: Instagram + LinkedIn (TikTok if you’re into it!) Hi! I’m Eva, and I run social media for GEN International — the global network connecting ecovillages, intentional communities, and regenerative culture-builders across every continent. I’m looking for a co-conspirator to help me tell the stories of the people quietly building the future: off-grid villages in the Philippines, permaculture farms in Senegal, urban cohousing projects in Berlin, elders passing down land wisdom in the Andes. It’s a wildly rich, wildly underrepresented world, and I want more people to fall in love with it the way I have. What you’ll actually do: Dream up and create content for Instagram and LinkedIn (reels, carousels, stories, captions that don’t sound like a corporate newsletter) Dig into our global network and turn your findings into stories people want to share Pitch your own ideas. If there’s a series, a theme, a format, or a corner of the network that lights you up, that’s what I want you to focus on. What we’re looking for: A natural storyteller, someone who can spot the human thread in a project update or a photo from a faraway village Genuinely curious about ecovillages, sustainability, intentional community, regenerative living Self-motivated and communicative; this is a flexible, trust-based role Why this role: This isn’t a “post 3x a week and don’t ask questions” internship. You’ll have real creative freedom to work on what excites you, learn how a global grassroots network tells its story, and build a portfolio full of meaningful, purpose-driven content. Plus you’ll be talking to people living some of the most interesting, intentional lives on the planet. If storytelling for a better world sounds like your kind of fun, let’s talk.

Which  organizations are missing from the ecovillage map? Help find and connect the projects near you with the Global Ecovillage Network and create their profile with public data and reach out to them and get them engaged! Volunteer with the GEN-International Platform team, Eva and Rodrigo, to help make this an amazing resource for the world.

This symposium on regenerative practices is being organized by a partnership of organizations including the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), Open Team, the International National Trusts Organisation (INTO), the Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy and Zero Carbon Britain. This event will feature keynote presentations by Bronson Griscom, Director of Forest Carbon Science for The Nature Conservancy and Joachim Schemel, Deputy Head of Division, Climate and Environmental Policy Sustainable Economy, German Federal Foreign Office 10.00am – 2.00pm – 11th November Click here to register and to find out more visit: www.ecovillage.org/cop23 www.folkecenterevents.net/ Keynote speakers: Bronson Griscom, Director of Forest Carbon Science for The Nature Conservancy & Lead Author, Natural Climate Solutions for achieving the Paris Climate Agreement. Joachim Schemel, Deputy Head of Division, Climate and Environmental Policy Sustainable Economy, German Federal Foreign Office Moderator: Kosha Joubert, Executive Director, Global Ecovillage Network Speakers: Leire Gorroño, Community Energy Expert, Nordic Folkecenter /Volker Thomsen, Senior Advisor, Nordic Folkecenter for Renewable Energy Keith Jones, the National Trust’s Environmental Adviser for Wales, International National Trusts Organisation Joanne Schanté, Co-founder and ScaleSchool Program Director, Open Team Paul Allen, Zero Carbon Britain research from the Centre for Alternative Technology Albert Bates, GEN Ambassador, Founder/Director, Ecovillage Training Center, Tennessee Dr. Ousmane Aly Pame, GEN Africa President, GEN Ambassador, Founder/Director Network for ERDES Ecovillage Emergence and Development in the Sahel, Senegal Thomas J. F. Goreau, PhD, President, Global Coral Reef Alliance And Coordinator

This weekend course will introduce the participants into the theoretical background and needs for waste water purification. At the same time it will provide practice for the construction itself and leave the attendees with knowledge directly applicable in their homes. Este curso de fin de semana consistirá en una introducción sobre la teoría y necesidades de un sistema de depuración de aguas residuales. Además, se proveerán prácticas para la autoconstrucción e información para la aplicación en los hogares de los participantes. More information: http://www.sunseed.org.uk/blog/ai1ec_event/domestic-waste-water-treatment-systems-theory-and-practice/?instance_id=

Immerse yourself in this one month residential program at Gaia Ashram, that dives deep into understanding the multiple crises we are facing worldwide, looking at solutions and learning how to design with whole systems thinking in order to address issues, while living together in community. Who is organsing this EDE This international Ecovillage Design Education course (EDE) is a 32 days course that is certified by Gaia Education (www.gaiaeducation.org) & GEN (Global Ecovillage Network) and is organised and facilitated by GENOA (Global Ecovillage Network of Oceania & Asia) and NextGENOA (Next Generation of the Global Ecovillage Network of Oceania & Asia). recognised as a contributor to UNESCO Global Action Programme (GAP) on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). The EDE provides students of all ages with the knowledge and practical skills on how to design a society or a community/village which uses energy and materials with greater efficiency, distributes wealth fairly and strives to eliminate the concept of waste. The knowledge of EDE is also adaptable for personal or family level of transformation, in urban and rural contexts. When is this EDE taking place This EDE will be held from 16 February – 18th March 2019. Sunday 16th February is arrival day and orientation and 18th of March is closing and departure day. Where is the Venue This training will mainly take place at Gaia Ashram, Thailand, which is close to the border of Laos. Gaia Ashram is an intentional community and ecovillage project that has ecosystem restoration and community building at its heart. During the EDE, there will be a two days exposure trip to a local village.

This is Just a family of 4 watching the summit together at home in the South of Bahia, Brazil

Propósito Expandir el uso de la sociocracia como una herramienta de fácil apropiación para organizaciones, comunidades intencionales, redes y/o equipos de trabajo. Aprendiendo a usar la sociocracia las organizaciones mejoran su eficiencia sobre la base de la equidad y la transparencia. Qué es sociocracia Es un modo de toma de decisiones y de gobierno, que permite a una organización, cualquiera sea su tamaño —desde una familia a un país— de comportarse como un organismo vivo, y de auto-organizarse y auto-corregirse. Su fundamento moderno se basa en las teorías sistémicas. El objetivo más importante es el de desarrollar la coparticipación y co-responsabilidad de los actores, otorgando poder a la inteligencia colectiva al servicio del éxito de la organización. La palabra sociocracia fue inventada por Auguste Comte (1798-1857).4 Sus raíces provienen del latín societas (sociedad) y del griego krátos (autoridad) : el gobierno de socios, es decir, de personas ligadas por relaciones significativas, diferente a dêmos (démocratie), masa de individuos que comparten valores comunes. fuente: wikipedia Dirigido a: Facilitadoras/es, mediadoras/es, educadoras/es, emprendedoras/es sociales, gestores, activistas sociales, animadores/as socioculturales, participantes de organizaciones interesadas en mejorar su funcionamiento grupal, y también todas aquellas personas interesadas en profundizar sobre como facilitar cambios positivos y satisfactorios en sus organizaciones, grupos y comunidades de una forma participativa, innovadora y potenciando la diversidad. Al participar recibes: sesiones on line de estudio, teoría y práctica de la sociocracia y sus métodos. Completo material de estudio actualizado y disponible para libre descarga. Participa de los foros de participación reflexiva y de aprendizaje para resolver dudas, inquietudes e intercambiar experiencias durante el proceso. Prof

‘Eco Village Design Education’ conducted at Siddharth Village, Odisha, India is a transforming experience. The course is designed with EDE mandala as base, integrating the ‘World view’, ‘Social’, ‘Economic’ and ‘Ecology’ dimensions. ‘World view’ and ‘Social’ dimensions are process oriented. They set a stage for questioning long held perspectives about life, oneself and the world around. This in turn may lead to experiencing changes ‘here and now’. Relaxation and meditation techniques, exercises to manifest desires and so on, facilitate participants to experience the incredible connection between mind and matter/body, mind and energy systems. All this happens in an appropriate and relaxed pace. Conflict transformation in social dimension is learnt in experiential. Participants will have an opportunity to live in an ecovillage of indegenous people and imbibe their wisdom. Permaculture in ecology dimension of the course integrated with above mentioned dimensions is highly practical, equipping one with the knowledge, skill and appropriate attitude. Fun is a part of the course but learning takes place in depth. Set in an ambience of simplistic luxury, the course is a treasure house of the wisdom of EAST. G.John

I am proposing to meet to watch the summit talks together, discuss what comes up for us and share ideas and dreams for starting a new project.

Maravillosa oportunidad de aprender sobre los principios de la ecología, la permacultura, ecoaldeas, eco-espiritualidad, valores – virtudes y vida comunitaria. Ponemos énfasis en como podemos aplicar todo este conocimiento a nuestro diario vivir y a nuestro crecimiento personal. Recorrido ecológico por 12 estaciones dentro de la Ecoaldea Alborada: El Agua; El Bosque; Biofiltro; Botica Alborada (Plantas medicinales); Paraíso de los animales; La casa de la salud; Energía limpia; Reciclaje; Apicultura; Bioconstrucciòn; Huerto; vermiculture. Nos divertiremos, jugaremos, nos ejercitaremos, meditaremos, practicaremos mientras aprendemos sobre fundamentos de la ecología fuera y dentro de nosotros. El enfoque es eco-espiritual, en el cual, en todo momento se hace una toma de consciencia del cuidado de la naturaleza exterior (ecología exterior) y de nuestro SER (ecología interior). Con un perfil de síntesis, reunimos el conocimiento ancestral con los modernos avances del conocimiento y técnicas ecológicas. Summary: Wonderful opportunity to learn about the principles of ecology, permaculture, ecovillages, eco-spirituality, values – virtues and community life. We emphasize how we can apply this knowledge into our daily lives and our personal growth. Eco Tour 12 stations within the Ecovillage Alborada: Water; The Forest; biofilter; Medicinal plants; Paradise of animals; The house of health; Clean energy; recycling; beekeeping; Bioconstruction; garden; worm farming. We will have fun, play, we will exercise, meditate, we practice as we learn about fundamentals of ecology outside and inside us. The approach is eco-spiritual, in which at all times taking care consciousness of external nature (exterior ecology) and inside (inner ecology) becomes. With a profile of synthesis, we gather ancient knowledge with modern advances in knowledge and ecological techniques. Carlos: +58 0416 1701918

Desde la Ecoaldea Los Guindales y Colectivo Paissano les invitamos a participar en el curso formación sobre el agua, el recurso mas importante para la vida. Durante los 10 días de experiencia de convivencia y compartir vamos a enfocarnos principalmente en el tema del diseño y construcción de un sistema de bajo costo para tratar las aguas residuales y reutilizarlas para riego. Además, trataremos de cubrir otros aspectos del uso consciente del agua, como su potabilización, aprovechamiento de agua lluvia y creación de pequeños ecosistemas acuáticos – estanques y piscinas naturales. ¿Para quién? El curso está dirigido a: Personas interesadas en autoconstrucción de un sistema de fitodepuración y aprovechamiento en sus casas Pequeños constructores y arquitectos que quieren profundizar el diseño de sistemas de aprovechamiento de agua Personas interesadas en soluciones accesibles para mejorar los hábitos del uso y la calidad del agua, tanto en el ámbito rural como urbano Todos interesados en profundizar y entender mejor el ciclo natural del agua y la interactuación humana dentro de él Parte teórica: Ciclo natural del agua – ¿porqué tratar aguas residuales? Fitodepuración de aguas residuales – parámetros fisicoquímicos y biológicos de aguas residuales, tipos de tratamiento, herramientas para el diseño de un sistema casero de fitodepuración con consejos prácticos Potabilización del agua – tipos de contaminación y estrategias de su eliminación, potabilización y mejora de calidad del agua urbana y rural Aprovechamiento de agua lluvia – análisis climático, cálculos del potencial de aprovechamiento, almacenamiento, tratamiento y posibles usos Pequeños ecosistemas acuáticos – estanques y piscinas naturales – parámetros importantes para su equilibrio y tipos de plantas acuáticas, impermeabilizac

In those 3 days we will have lots of different workshops such as: experimental dance, bellydance, yoga at surise and sunset, handcraft arts, extended workshop on bioconstruccion, ecological agriculture in accion, musictherapy and improvised singing. There will be play- areas for kids and activities such as paintclass , handcraft manufacturing and more Temazcal (sweatlodge), Women circle, trade fair and arts market concious movie THURSDAY camp- opening 19.30 comunal dinner FRIDAY 7.00 Hatha Yoga 8.30 breakfast 10.00 officia opening circle 13.30 comunal lunch 14.00-15.00 interactive talk 15.00-17.30 workshops 19.30 dinner 21.00 Fullmoonfire with drums , Mantras and JamSession concious movies SATURDAY 7.00 Hatha Yoga 8.30 breakfast 10.00-13.00 workshops 13.30 comunal lunch 14.00-15.00 interactive talk 15.00- 17.30 workshops 18.00-19.00 Yoga 19.30 dinner 20.30 invited Artists concious movies SUNDAY 7.00 Hatha Yoga 8.30 breakfast 10.00-13.00 workshops 13.30 comunal lunch 17.00 official closing circle 19.00 dinner 20.00 temazcal

Gaia Ashram in the North-East of Thailand is organizing a two weeks Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) course. Gaia Ashram is a community, sustainable living learning center & a farm founded in 2013 with a vision to create a living & learning space that deepens our connection with nature and learn to work with nature. In this two weeks PDC there will be a lot of opportunity for us to connect on a deeper level with nature. What is Permaculture? Permaculture is a design system that reconciles human communities with the ecological imperatives of a living planet. Permaculture is a way of organizing knowledge, a connecting systems that integrates science, art, politics, anthropology, sociology, psychology, and the diverse experiences and resources available in any community. Gaia Ashram Permaculture Design Course This Permaculture Design Course will be held in the spirit of Gaia Ashram where community living is the foundation of the learning. Like every program held at Gaia Ashram, we will build a sense of community among all the course participants and the people who live at Gaia Ashram. There will be space for skillshare, deep sharing and well being check – ins. Course participants are welcome to join the daily meditation & yoga/dance. Apart from deepening our connection with each other we will also take time to connect to wider community of all beings and to attune ourselves to the land. The PDC course contains 72 hours of theory The course will consist of a broad range of topics applicable to life anywhere on this planet, yet will be tailored to the needs of the students present as well as their climate zones. As part of the course, participants will help to co-create designs for real world projects that include elements such as food forests, permaculture-style gardens, natural building, water catchment, earthworks and social systems. Apart from the theory participants will be able to get their hands dirty and get practical experien

Ecovilliage Network is one of the important components that help Communities manage their sustainable development process. Talanoa sessions will help identify areas of improvement for all members of the community based in urban and rural communities. Join us for the first Talanoa sessions in Lautoka on the 8-10th of February 2020.

De Hub in the Veerhuis still have te be planned on which exact dates it will be. See for more information and time schedule: https://www.veerhuis.nl/GEN-summit/

Date: Saturday, February 7 Time: 12:00–13:30 UTC Join us for a transformative 90-minute webinar exploring how communities can reclaim credit and money systems to serve regenerative futures. Drawing on wisdom from pioneers like Margaret Kennedy, Ross Jackson, and the Zapatistas, alongside proven models from organizations like STRO and the State Bank of North Dakota, we’ll examine the root structures of our current economic system and discover pathways toward mutualized, community-based alternatives. This interactive gathering brings together voices from the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) and regenerative movements worldwide to explore how credit—when controlled by communities rather than private interests—can become a powerful tool for social and ecological transformation. Through presentations, dialogue, breakout reflections, and collective sensing, we’ll investigate what it means to build trust-based economic systems that flow resources where they’re truly needed. Whether you’re an ecovillage member, community organizer, or someone curious about economic alternatives, this webinar offers practical insights, inspiring case studies, and an opportunity to connect with a global network committed to systemic change. We’ll also introduce new collaborative platforms designed to strengthen our interconnected movement.

Creamos este evento para difundir en nuestra comunidad extendida el mensaje de esta Cumbre sobre el Poder de la Comunidad.

A la asamblea constituyente de Madrid acudieron los siguientes colectivos: Amayuelas (Palencia), La Carrucha Cultural (Huesca), La Osa (Asturias), Permacultura Montsant (Tarragona), Valdepiélagos (Madrid), Matavenero (León), La Garrotxa (Girona), Vettonia (Salamanca), Jardines de Acuario (Murcia), GEA, Bajo el Asfalto está la Huerta (Madrid), Cosas de la Luna (Madrid), Mas Noguera (Castellón). No estuvieron en la reunión, pero manifestaron su deseo de pertenecer a la Red: Los Arenalejos (Málaga), Más Lluerna (Lérida), El Pardal (Jaén), Habioclima (Lérida), Valberzoso (Palencia), As.Macrobiótica PAM (Huesca), Equi-libre (Tarragona). En la reunión se decidió hacer una página web, que se instalaría en el servidor del GEN Europa. Los contenidos de la página incluirán información de los proyectos existentes y otras informaciones útiles para la Red y para las personas de fuera. Todavía pendiente de hacer. La Red tomará el nombre de Red Ibérica de Ecoaldeas, RIE. Se han hecho contactos con personas de Portugal que están dentro del movimiento de ecoaldeas y no han puesto ningún reparo al nombre, aunque consideran prematuro unirse a la RIE. De momento prefieren formar la Red portuguesa de ecoaldeas. Se decidió también formar parte de la Red Global de Ecoaldeas, GEN Europa, con la que ya teníamos contactos. La Carrucha (ahora Selba) lleva la coordinación entre la RIE y el GEN Europa. Ulysses informó de que el directorio de ecoaldeas estaba prácticamente terminado. Sólo faltan algunas fotos y algunos datos. Se recordó a todos los miembros de la RIE que contamos con dos revistas impresas, La Osa y GEA (a partir del otoño de 2001, GEA desaparece y tendremos en su lugar una revista de mayor tirada para la difusión de la RIE: ReHabitar). Por último se decidió que el siguiente encuentro sería en la ecoaldea Los Arenalejos (Málaga), del 23 al 26 de agosto de 2001.

Si tu espíritu es voluntarioso, servicial, trabajador, solidario, pacifico, humanitario y amante de la naturaleza, esta invitación es para ti. Oportunidad de ofrecerte como voluntario en una actividad grupal de 1 día. Fechas: Actividad: Domingo 8 de marzo. Bioconstrucciòn y huerto. Domingo 3 de mayo. Bioconstrucciòn y huerto. Domingo 7 de junio Bioconstrucciòn y jardìn Domingo 5 de julio Bioconstrucciòn y apicultura Domingo 13 de septiembre Huerto y jardìn Domingo 4 de octubre Arboles y jardìn Domingo 8 de noviembre Huerto y lombricultivo Summary: If your spirit is willing, helpful, hardworking, caring, peaceful, humanitarian and lover of nature, this invitation is for you. Opportunity to volunteer in a group activity 1 day. Dates: Activity: Sunday March 8. building and organic gardening Sunday May 3rd. building and organic gardening Sunday June 7 building and garden Sunday July 5 building and beekeeping Sunday September 13 Gardening Sunday October 4 Trees and garden Sunday November 8 Gardening and vermiculture Carlos: +58 0416 1701918