Nestled in the northeast of Scotland, The Park, Ecovillage Findhorn has long stood as a beacon for spiritual inquiry, ecological innovation, and community living. But in recent years, like so many communities worldwide, Findhorn has faced immense challenges - and now, against all odds, it is rising once more, renewed by the very principles on which it was founded. Photo Credit: Mark Richards @Auroraimaging From Crisis to Community Resurgence The past few years brought a storm of … Read more
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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
Eco-fest 2025: Cultivating Hope, Community & Resilience in the Sahel
(This release is a summary of the impact of the Eco-Fest hosted by GEN Africa's REDES) Dear REDES Family, Partners, and Friends, What an extraordinary journey Eco-Fest 2025 has been! From February 15–18, the communities of Lahel (Senegal) and Loboudou (Mauritania) became the beating heart of a movement proving that when we dream together, it is no longer just a dream—it is the beginning of reality. A Message from Dr. Ousmane Aly Pame: My deepest congratulations to each of you for … Read more
We met (and exceeded) our Earth Week Fundraising Goal!
We are celebrating that this Earth Week, we met and even exceeded our goal for the Green Match Fund! Special Thanks To Tom Stanton, Edmund Capstick, and Thaer Sabri! Full list of amazing donors: Marcela LozanoA M TreanorJonas Iaffaldano di GregorioKimberly ScheidtBrijinder KathuriaManja VrenkoJulie EllisonRenata FreitasAnna CarlssonMike WeekesCatherine Coste Tatiana AbreuAmena BalD de KoningAndrea Pollok NarayananJane HudsonGianluca GovernaleAnnette I Berger-WeinreichMarta Tornero … Read more
Double Your Earth Day Impact!
Support Ecovillages Through the Green Match Fund A thriving, regenerative world is within reach—but only if we build it together. Right now, you have the power to accelerate this movement. Thanks to the Green Match Fund, every donation you make to the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) between April 22nd and April 29th through our Big Give campaign will be doubled, up to £4,000. That means your gift goes twice as far in supporting ecovillages worldwide. Donations open up April 22nd, … Read more
Become a Keystone Community
Call for ecovillages to join our global community of practice Are you living in a community, concerned about the interlinked crises of our times, and interested in exploring what could make you, your community and your region more resilient? Download the Project Recruitment brochure pdf here. Since 2022, GEN has built a community of practice of researchers, facilitators and members of 20 ecovillages and all GEN regions to explore resilience to climate crisis while cocreating the … Read more
GEN’s 30th Anniversary 30 Years of Regeneration: Celebrating GEN’s Anniversary Year
30 Years of Regeneration: Celebrating GEN’s Anniversary Year Thirty years ago, a vision took root. A vision of communities living in deep connection—with each other, with the land, and with the future. A vision of ecovillages as a symbol of hope for our planet. That vision became the Global Ecovillage Network. Three decades later, GEN has grown into a thriving ecosystem of initiatives, projects, and people dedicated to reimagining how we live. Dreamers have boldly reimagined … Read more
Mapping a Thriving Future: Join Us in Updating GEN’s Global Ecovillage Map Contribute to the fundraiser to support GEN's ecovillage map
The ecovillage map has been around for years, and now it is time to give it a much needed update. With your help, GEN will be able to create an updated Ecovillage Map that: Goal: £10,000 Why This Matters The GEN Ecovillage Map is our most used tool. In 2024 alone, 63,300+ people used the ecovillage directory. An upgraded map will empower even more individuals and communities to take the next step toward regeneration, connection, and … Read more
