GEN Europe is the European network for ecovillages and sustainable communities. Our vision is of a conscious, resilient and sustainable Europe where ecovillage and community values and lifestyles are widely adopted. Since 1996, it’s been our mission to support and connect the ecovillage movement, encourage ecovillage development, educate for sustainability and ultimately create a world …
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Welcome to GEN Europe
We are the European Ecovillage Network: a network of intentional communities, ecovillages and national ecovillage networks working together to create a regenerative world.
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An ecovillage is an intentional, traditional or urban community that is consciously designed through locally owned, participatory processes in all four areas of regeneration (social, culture, ecology and economy) to regenerate their social and natural environments. Ecovillages come in all shapes and sizes, and can be found across the world: from traditional villages using age-old techniques, to …
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Why become a member of GEN Europe? As a membership-based organisation, at the heart of GEN Europe are the dozens of communities around Europe that have decided to actively contribute to our shared vision of a widespread and vibrant network of urban and rural communities and ecovillages to support a humane, resilient and sustainable Europe. …
GEN Europe News
Boekel Ecovillage awarded Most Sustainable Organisation in the Netherlands
We're thrilled to hear that Ecodorp Boekel, the newest full member of GEN Europe, was recently recognised as "The Most Sustainable Organisation in the Netherlands" - a truly well deserved title. According to Boekel, On July 1st 2021, the jury chose Boekel Ecovillage as the most sustainable organisation in the Netherlands, because this project combines an enormously wide range of aspects of sustainability: nature-inclusive, … [Read More...] about Boekel Ecovillage awarded Most Sustainable Organisation in the Netherlands
Presenting the Resilience & Regeneration Series
For community-seekers and communities new and old; for those curious about exploring regeneration of ourselves and our world; for dreamers and visionaries and hands-on creators and crafters... We're excited to present a brand new offering to support community creation and inner and outer transformation. While changing travel regulations and public health guidelines still make it difficult for us to gather, we continue to offer spaces … [Read More...] about Presenting the Resilience & Regeneration Series
Yes to Sustainability partnership reunites in Serbia
By Steffi Goerisch and Dario Ferraro GEN Europe is a member of the Yes to Sustainability partnership, a project designed to share best practice on peer learning among youth in the area of sustainability. Finally, after months of online meetings, a colourful bunch of young people and youth workers from ecovillages and sustainable projects in Italy, Germany, Serbia, Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia, all members of the Erasmus+ … [Read More...] about Yes to Sustainability partnership reunites in Serbia
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Donating funds to GEN is a tangible way to contribute to this concrete and dynamic movement for positive change. Your donation helps to support and to spread ecovillages around the world.
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Subscribe to our quarterly Newsletter and be the first to hear about the latest news, jobs, opportunities and events from GEN Europe and our member ecovillages around the continent.
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Individuals, organisations and ecovillages can all become members of GEN Europe. Find out how to join and discover our membership benefits, from discounted gathering tickets to special resources and events.
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