By HeNNy Freitas (EN) (português abaixo) If all the people living in ecovillages around the world gathered in a single territory, we would form a city of half a million inhabitants - small compared to the 8.1 billion humans living across more than 2.5 million cities on the planet, yet immense in terms of regenerative impact. Being at COP 30, the first ever held in the heart of the Amazon, brought this vision to life: for a few days, the city of Belém became a living representation of … Read more
Events
A Personal Look at What COP30 Leaves Us With
(Español abajo!) COP30: progress has been made, but the Earth's call has not yet been fully heard. This year, the COP returned to the heart of the Amazon, the most powerful water system on the planet. The Amazon River discharges 224,000 m³/s, more than five times the flow of the Ganges, making it the second largest river in the world (estimates coincide with data from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Brazilian National Water Agency). But the Amazon is not just water: it is one of the … Read more
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 showing what “regeneration” looks like in action. This December, we’re inviting you to be part of something … Read more
GEN at COP30 – Celebrating the Power of Communities for Climate Resilience
At COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil, the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) will take part in a series of collaborative events that highlight the transformative role of ecovillages and community-led initiatives in addressing the climate crisis. Event 1: The Power of Communities Date: November 12th, 2025 | Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Passagem Santos Dumont, 113, Sacramento – Praça Dorothy Stang, Belém/PA This event explores the importance of ecovillages and communities that sustain … Read more
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 integration. Our 2024 Impact: At COP30, we call on governments to: Three … Read more
CROSS-BORDER WORKSHOP ON TOLU KEUR AND ECOVILLAGES AND THE GREAT GREEN WALL
Following the organization of the second edition of the Festival des Ecovillages (February 15-18, 2025), a major cross-border workshop on Tolu Keur (family farms), ecovillages and the Great Green Wall was held in Lahel on Monday June 23, 2025. Two hundred and fifty participants from 20 villages in the communes of Dar el Barka, Boghé (Mauritania), Gamadji Ndioum, Guédé Chantier, Guédé Village. 70% of these participants are women involved in family farming, beekeeping, livestock breeding and food … Read more
Announcing Michigan Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tours
July 17 through July 24, 2025. Michigan’s first ever “Ecovillages and Intentional Communities Tour” begins with a full day of activities at Interlochen Center for the Arts on Thursday July 17th. Visitors will tour the campus, learning about Interlochen’s many sustainability efforts and its climate action plan, reviewing Interlochen’s history, and brainstorming ideas for implementing more sustainable and restorative practices in Interlochen’s second century. Daily tour agendas and … Read more
Reforestation and River Cleaning in Magical Natural Luxury Travel that leaves a positive footprint
The Core Regenerative Activity Lantan village was primarily known for quarrying and limestone mining activities. However, theseactivities ceased after Lantan was officially designated as an ecovillage in 2019. Although themining activities have stopped, some environmental impacts persist, making reforestation efforts crucial, especially since 63% of Lantan’s land is forested. Another key regenerative activity in Lantan is the river clean-up. While the amount of waste in Lantan’s rivers and … Read more
Ancestral Retreat for Good Living in the Mountains Travel that leaves a positive footprint
The Core Regenerative Activity Experience a week dedicated to well-being, good living, and the integration of ancestral wisdom. Immerse in mingas (collective work), energy cleansings, dances of peace, physical practices to release emotions, medicine/ecstatic dance, hiking and three ancestral medicine ceremonies: Chicha, Sweat Lodge (Inipi), and Cacao. Our Goals are: The Location: Ecoaldea Aldeafeliz in San Francisco, Cudinamrca, Colombia Aldeafeliz is located in the … Read more
Mangrove Reforestation and AfroCaribbean Community Life in Colombia’s Rosario Islands Travel that leaves a positive footprint
The Core Regenerative Activity On the island of Orika, also known as Isla Grande, in the western Caribbean of Colombia, Carlos Machado has been consistently driving a mangrove ecosystem restoration project, motivated by his love for nature and the archipelago of the Rosario Islands. This project aims to support the island's coastal ecosystems in mitigating the effects of climate change, as mangroves capture atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and store it in the organic matter of their roots, … Read more
