by Macaco Tamerice of Damanhur, Italy Damanhur consists of four communities, each between 90 to 140 residents alongside smaller households. Each community consists of a nucleus spread out in 5 different municipalities. The decentralized structure arose from the necessity of acquiring fragmented parcels of land. This felt as a disadvantage from many viewpoints, but it also has its great advantages due to the beautiful diversity. Some are in the plain, some in the fore mountains and others in … Read more
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Women and Youth’s role in Community Resilience
by Mugove Nyika of Gudza Ramuka Community, Zimbabwe In the small rural community of Gudza Ramuka, Zimbabwe, women and children are recognised as playing pioneering roles in the community building process. As the community has been exploring our own pathway to a more sustainable and resilient future, special sparks of discussion and engagement have emerged from these key members. From participation in gatherings, to raising critical questions, to making situations more visible for families, … Read more
Seeds of Hope – A Network of Living Seed Banks
by Suvi Tiihonen of Keuruu Ecovillage, Finland When exploring system loops, we discovered a real clarity in the importance of preparing for outer crises through supporting local food production and closed self sustained systems. While we celebrate the many things we already have in place, we also notice our dependence on external seed producers for most of our vegetable seeds in the ecovillage. We researched the various levels that this could be addressed: from the national level to … Read more
Resilience Through Creative Play
by Giovanni Ciarlo of Huehuecoyotl Ecovillage, Mexico Fifty years ago, a group of young people from 8 different nationalities got together to travel like a family of gypsies around the world. In their early 20s, some with young children, and all together with limited funds, we were determined to form a tribe, visit faraway lands and discover new cultures. Most had a college education, but all had turned our backs on traditional careers. We were bonded by our strong inclination towards … Read more
A Letter from the Future
by Devon Kehler of Hundredfold Farm, USA August 20, 2050 4:37-7:45 p.m. Dear Simone, As our eldest, most conversational grandchild, I’ve chosen to write to you as I sit here regulating my body temperature in the coolest place I can find: the root cellar of our community’s Common House. The heat has been sweltering this month. Thankfully, I can access a reptilian self I developed 30 years ago when I lived in the Sonoran desert region of Arizona. Speaking of reptiles, do you … Read more
June 24 open event – Ecovillage Resilience to climate change
Celebrate the launch of the Ecovillage Resilience report and new resources for community-led resilience to climate catastrophe! Since 2022, 20 ecovillages from 18 countries have engaged in a collaborative research process to learn more about the resilience of ecovillages to severe climate change and polycrisis. Join our global community of practice on zoom for a celebration of the work done, the insights gained, and the resources created. June 24th at 11:30 UTC - in English, French and … Read more
Rooted Resilience: Spiritual Harmony and Traditional Practices in Ecovillages
Introduction Today, we have the honor of hosting two remarkable guests from Togo, whose dedication to community health, environmental conservation, and sustainable development serves as an inspiration to us all. Our first guest is Koto Koku Agbee. Koto is a state nurse trained at the National School of Medical Auxiliaries of Lomé , specializing in community health. His passion for nature and community development has led him to play a pivotal role in the management of natural resources - … Read more
A Tribute to Liora Adler, Elder, Visionary
What I remember most about Liora was her ability to say yes, to be a part of new ideas andmovements, and to always honor the Global South and the less fortunate.Most of us in the leadership of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) first met Liora when wewere creating our first Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) curriculum on a small farm in thenorth of Denmark. Liora was wide-eyed as she stepped out of the van and throughout themeetings, she listened intently as we outlined the 4 keys that Hildur … Read more
Our Annual Report 2023 is here! How the Global Ecovillage Network is catalysing communities for a regenerative world
Welcome to the 2023 Annual Report of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), where we embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of regenerative initiatives that shaped our network throughout 2023. As the landscape of sustainability continues to evolve, so too does our commitment to fostering a resilient and sustainable human presence on Earth. Within these pages, you'll find a mosaic of stories, achievements, and insights that illuminate the path we've traveled over the past year. From the … Read more
Youth in Action Project Concludes with Renewed Inspiration for a Next Chapter Thinking globally, acting locally, learning continously
As we tie the final ribbon of this chapter of the Youth in Action project, we celebrate threefold: strengthened relationships, ecological impact, and shared learning. The 5-partner Community of Practice formed a support network across the globe, while also engaging genuine participation of the communities on the ground. We measured the ecological impact from the physical implementations, through reduced waste, increased biodiversity, weaving of natural materials, safer shelter, and improved … Read more
