Global Ecovillage Network

Connecting Communities for a Sustainable World

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Global Ecovillage NetworkCatalyzing Communities for a Regenerative World

The Global Ecovillage Network envisions a world of empowered citizens and communities, designing and implementing pathways to a regenerative future, while building bridges of hope and international solidarity.

Imagine a world living abundantly, while within its limits. A world that is regenerating rather than depleting the environment, and where cooperation and connection are rewarded. GEN aims to create such a world by spreading the physical and cultural technology of ecovillages. We invite you to get involved with this work!
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What’s Happening in GEN?

Ecovillage Design Cards

SPECIAL OFFER (50% off): English cards (A5, A4, A3 and A6), A4 cards in German, Chinese and Armenian and A5 cards in Portuguese, Spanish, German, French and Chinese are now sold at 50% off! This means an A5 card was £25 and is now sold at £12.50, A4 card was £40 and is now sold …

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Friends of GEN

By becoming a Friend of GEN you will receive exclusive benefits to bring you closer to GEN’s work on the ground and connect with communities worldwide. You will contribute to the regenerative paradigm and support communities who are implementing change now. Now more than ever we need to connect and stand together in solidarity for alternatives that are conducive to life. Join us!

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Online Courses

Join us online for a series of interactive workshops on Ecovillage Design and the power of community in times of crisis. Hear from ecovillages on the ground, boost your inner resilience, and grow your capacity to design regenerative cultures and communities. Scroll down for more opportunities, and click for further information on each offer! In …

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Solutions for Sustainability

We face many challenges in our time. Fortunately there are many solutions and people willing to implement them! The Solution Library connects these two to help make the transition to sustainability universally accessible. Visit the Solution Library to learn more!
Solution Library

Educational Resources

Central to GEN's mission is spreading knowledge about ecovillages to people around the globe. Here is a selection of educational books, videos, and tools that we hope will help!
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GEN News

ESC Opportunity with the Global Ecovillage Network in Findhorn, Scotland

In July 2020 we will invite 2 ESC volunteers to the Global Ecovillage Network main office in the Findhorn ecovillage, Scotland to participate in our one year long ESC programme. You will be joining GEN at a very exciting time in our evolution as an organisation and will be working closely with passionate and inspirational individuals committed to strengthening connectivity between sustainable communities worldwide. This year will … [Read More] about ESC Opportunity with the Global Ecovillage Network in Findhorn, Scotland

Design de Comunidades Regenerativas – o papel das comunidades em tempos de crise global

Venha conhecer a experiência das Ecovilas e refletir sobre o papel das comunidades frente aos desafios atuais. A GEN oferece uma série de workshops online para juntos investigarmos o papel das comunidades em tempos de crise e para expandirmos nossa percepção e habilidade de co-criarmos comunidades regenerativas. Este workshop será ministrado em Português! 24 e 26 de Abril: Design de Comunidades Regenerativas - o papel das comunidades … [Read More] about Design de Comunidades Regenerativas – o papel das comunidades em tempos de crise global

GEN at COP25: 8 African Countries to scale up Ecovillage Development Programmes

Spain, Madrid – At the High Level Summit COP25, official negotiations were sticky and focussed on issues of carbon trade rather than the radical transformation of human presence on this planet that is so desperately needed. Whilst, the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) signed or deepened agreements with 8 African Countries for the implementation of ecovillage development programmes. Ministers of Environment from The Gambia, Sierra … [Read More] about GEN at COP25: 8 African Countries to scale up Ecovillage Development Programmes