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GEN provides solutions to strive towards each of the goals (SDG’s) agreed to at the Paris Climate Agreement. GEN advocates for ecovillages with UN Consultative status.
- 97% of ecovillages work actively to restore degraded ecosystems.
- 90% are involved in carbon sequestration through soil and biomass management.
- Ecovillages contribute significantly to restoring water sources and cycles, with 97% engaged in efforts to replenish these natural systems.
- By adopting practices such as regenerative agriculture, reforestation, and sustainable water management, ecovillages address both carbon drawdown and biodiversity restoration.
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Together for Tomorrow: Growing the Next Generation of Ecovillages
December 2–8, 2025A 7-day global fundraiser to grow the movement for regenerative communities. Across the planet, ecovillages are proving that another way of living is possible — communities restoring ecosystems, rebuilding trust, and regenerating local economies. From youth-led projects in the Global South to pioneering networks in Europe and North America, these living examples are …
Global Ecovillage Network at COP30 Belém 2025
Presenting Proven Climate Solutions: 30 Years of Regenerative Living The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) brings nearly three decades of proven climate solutions to COP30 in Belém, Brazil. With 6,000+ communities connected across 114 countries, we demonstrate that ecovillages are not experimental alternatives, they are mature, scalable responses to the climate crisis, ready for mainstream policy …
Regenerating Hope Amid War — GEN Ukraine: Winner of the 2025 Hildur Jackson Award
When bombs fall, trees still grow — and in Ukraine, ecovillagers are planting hope. In the face of unimaginable hardship, GEN Ukraine, a national eco community network of over 60 ecovillages, is showing how sustainable living can flourish even under fire. Their courage, creativity, and unwavering commitment to regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and climate change …
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