Photo: Continental meeting of communities in Misiones, Argentina. 2025. The CASA Latina Communications Circle provides a brief overview of the activities carried out by the CASA Latina central collective, demonstrating how vibrant our network is. The pace is what it is, given that the focus is on the commitment to the local work of each community, initiative, or agent of change in our network. We can report that in 2025, CASA Latina held three general assemblies. One was in person in … Read more
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Beyond the Negotiations: Ecovillages as Real Climate Solutions at COP 30
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
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
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
Celebrating Collective Action for a Regenerative Future: Highlights from CASA Latina
In today’s world, we are invited to embrace a new way of being—a way that calls for resilience, adaptation, and regeneration. These principles are not just abstract concepts but are becoming the foundation for a paradigm shift toward collective well-being and the honoring of life itself. At the forefront of this movement is the ongoing work of CASA Latina, the Latin American arm of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN). Regenerative Communication Training: A Space for Collective Learning At … Read more
2024 Hildur Jackson Award Winner: Aldeafeliz
AldeaFeliz, nestled in the lush mountains of Colombia, has long been a beacon of ecological regeneration and communal living. In 2023, they proudly celebrated their 18th anniversary—a milestone marking their maturity as a community dedicated to sustainable practices and holistic living. Over these years, AldeaFeliz has blossomed into a global model for regenerative ecovillages, sharing innovative solutions in agroecology, social entrepreneurship, and community governance. But their story is far … Read more
Global Earth Guardians Unite to Transform Kenya’s Kakuma Refugee Camp! 🌿🌍
The movement to spread CASA Latina's "Sanctuaries of Life and Peace" is going global! Gaians and Global Earth Guardians are coming together to create a food forest sanctuary at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, bringing hope and sustainability to one of the world's most vulnerable communities. This inspiring project, led by GEN Europe/Damanhur Elder Macaco Tamerice, connects students from Gaia Education's EDE program with a shared mission to create a positive impact within the GEN Africa … 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
