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
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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 warming … read more about Community Resilience Podcast
Sustainable Cities & Ecovillages Webinar
Saturday April 20 • 2.5 Hrs • 4.00 PM AWST ( 6.00 PM AEST ) [ 8.00 AM UTC ] You can find several GEN faces at the upcoming free webinar "Sustainable Cities & Ecovillages" on April 20th at 8am UTC as a part of Gaiarcadia's free online Summit. This 2.5 hour webinar features GEN founder Dr Ross Jackson, GEN Board member Dr Mumta Ito, Permaculture co-founder David Holmgren, online Ecovillage Design Education guest instructor Helena … read more about Sustainable Cities & Ecovillages Webinar
Ecovillage Resilience Podcast Feature
The Ecovillage Resilience Podcast, one of the outputs of the Ecovillage Resilience +2.5 project, is nearly ready to share! We look forward to taking you on a trip around the world, hearing from ecovillages and experts as we explore resilience, adaptation, and transformation in our time of deepening polycrisis. The podcast addresses the ups and downs of building community, opening a space to learn from each other’s vulnerabilities. … read more about Ecovillage Resilience Podcast Feature
Learning with Kincentric Leaders
We are excited to be learning, unlearning and re-learning, with two of Kincentric Leadership's advisory council members. Both Bayo Akomalafe and Danielle Celermajer are kincentric leaders who bring vast wisdom to the project and to YOU! Read on to learn more about who we are learning from this month and find resources to join us on our journey of deepening discovery. Links: Bayo Akomolafe's writing & teachings The … read more about Learning with Kincentric Leaders
The Eco of the Call of the Mountain
By Juan Carlos Rocha Pardo 2024 started with great power as the Colombian sustainable settlements gathered for the 17th Call of the Mountain ("Llamado De La Montaña") which took place in a cloud forest in the Andean mountains and joined around 300 persons from Colombia, Latin America, and the world. This itinerant event, which has been traveling around Colombian sustainable settlements since 2006, was hosted by Red Kunagua, a … read more about The Eco of the Call of the Mountain
EDE Online Webinar: Design for Sustainability and Regeneration
🦋 Do you want to know how to create regenerative cultures? 🧐 Are you curious to get a taste of this transformative learning journey? Join our main facilitators, Macaco Tamerice & Taisa Mattos for the 1 hour FREE Webinar on Feb 24th at 14h UTC (check your local time here). Register and Join HERE:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89656680197?pwd=ZmJLRmg0ZjlXUU91dUlGNHBFWXFsUT09Meeting ID: 896 5668 0197Passcode: 244867 … read more about EDE Online Webinar: Design for Sustainability and Regeneration
From Ubuntu to Kapwa
From Ubuntu to Kapwa, Developing a Deep Design Approach to Conscious Food Systems at the Edges Follow the project on social media: facebook & watch the project launch From Ubuntu to Kapwa, Developing a Deep Design Approach to Conscious Food Systems at the Edges" is an initiative from Better World Cameroon in Cameroon, Living Story Landscapes in the Philippines, and Alianzas para la Abundancia in Colombia. WHAT The … read more about From Ubuntu to Kapwa
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