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?

Our Annual Report 2018 is here!

We are proud to release the Global Ecovillage Network Annual Report 2018. Our staff, partners, and members are diverse, creative, and driven by passion and commitment. We strive to ensure our projects and programmes are engaging, impactful, and contextually relevant. When we reflect back on our accomplishments of 2018, we hope to ignite these qualities …

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GEN Training of Trainers in Costa Rica

With Anna Kovasna and Taisa Mattos Are you looking for ways to empower yourself and others to be the change you want to see? Ecovillages have spent decades researching how to unleash human creativity and solidarity in response to the challenges of our time. From indigenous villages to urban neighbourhoods and new intentional communities, GEN’s …

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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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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

Costa Rica Learning Immersion: March – April 2020

The Global Ecovillage Network is coming to Costa Rica for the first time, and has teamed up with five successful sustainable communities to offer an immersive learning journey into the life and design of Ecovillages. Join us for a unique experience of GEN and Costa Rica, full of inspiration, insight and tools for regenerative living, starting a successful ecovillage, or your own journey as an ecovillage educator.You can choose … [Read More] about Costa Rica Learning Immersion: March – April 2020

2019 Hildur Jackson Award winner: ReScope Programme, Africa

The ReScope Programme in Africa is the winner of the 2019 Hildur Jackson Award for Extraordinary Project. The Hildur Jackson Award is a €3,000 annual prize that supports and honours projects around the world that demonstrate regenerative best-practices in all dimensions of sustainability. In the 2019 edition, 32 ecovillages and sustainable projects from all over the world applied to the Hildur Jackson Award.The prize is awarded to … [Read More] about 2019 Hildur Jackson Award winner: ReScope Programme, Africa

GEN Training of Trainers in Costa Rica

With Anna Kovasna and Taisa MattosAre you looking for ways to empower yourself and others to be the change you want to see?Ecovillages have spent decades researching how to unleash human creativity and solidarity in response to the challenges of our time. From indigenous villages to urban neighbourhoods and new intentional communities, GEN’s growing network is showcasing ways of living together that support both people and … [Read More] about GEN Training of Trainers in Costa Rica