GEN Europe

Great news for all ecovillage seekers and researchers! We've just launched an enhanced member directory that seamlessly connects with our interactive map. This dynamic tool showcases our vibrant network of ecovillages with searchable profile cards, making it easier than ever to find and connect with members across Europe. Filter by name, network, or country - plus, now you can put faces to places with member photos! The best part? Our national and transnational networks can easily update their information in one place. Are you a network wanting to join or implement this system? Get in touch! Together, we're making our ecovillage community more accessible and interconnected. Explore the directory here: https://lnkd.in/dAy2fZ4e #GENEurope #Ecovillages #Sustainability #CommunityMapping

🌍Networks Connecting for Change: GEN Europe × Trans Europe Halles What happens when ecovillages meet grassroots arts & culture? Join us to find out! We're excited to bring together two vibrant European networks: GEN Europe's sustainable communities and Trans Europe Halles' independent cultural centers. GEN Europe and Trans Europe Halles share a powerful vision: communities as catalysts for regenerative change. 🤝 Cross-Network Gathering Details: - Date: Thursday, December 5th - Time: 16:00-17:30 CET - Focus: Networking & Future Collaborations - Highlight: Exploring Creative Europe & Erasmus+ Funding Opportunities We're not just talking about change—we're creating pathways for it. Interested in being part of this grassroots movement? 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dUarh7nu #CommunityBuilding #RegenerativeFuture #EuropeanNetworks #Sustainability #Culture #GrassrootsAction

Are you a member of a community-led initiative? An academic? A policy maker? Or a member of a Non-governmental organisation (NGO)/ Civil Society Organisation (CSO)? Are you actively working to transform food systems? Are systemic barriers holding you back? Do you want EU policymakers to understand the power of community-driven solutions? Then join this event of COM4LGD project which will see the kick-off of ECOLISE's policy positioning phase on “Just and sustainable food systems - from the perspective of community-led initiatives”! Find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/d2uyy5iH Find out more about the project and stay updated about the project's news by signing up for the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gGz6pHEe

European Ecovillage Gathering 2024: Urgently Slowing Down. As autumn deepens across Europe, the profound impact of our four days in Ängsbacka, Sweden continues to ripple through our network. The wisdom and connections we cultivated there feel more vital than ever. In a world facing unprecedented challenges—from climate disasters to geopolitical tensions—our gathering reinforced what we've always known: community is our greatest resilience strategy. Together, we're not just weathering change; we're actively creating regenerative alternatives. Explore the full report, including recordings and resources from the Gathering: https://lnkd.in/dzn6Dnvv #RegenerativeLiving #CommunityResilience #Sustainability #EcovillageMovement #GENEurope #Ängsbacka #RegenerativeCommunities

In partnership with the Ecoversities , this year’s Re-imagining Education Conference will feature a dynamic lineup of workshops, panels, and open spaces where we can reimagine, and embody the future of education. Some of the sessions of the Conference will spotlight GEN Europe’s involvement in key regenerative projects: EuroREGEN Research Project — driving community-led regenerative solutions across Europe. EcopriseEu — supporting eco-entrepreneurial initiatives that bolster local economies and sustainable business models. REGEN4ALL — connecting regenerative communities for collaboration and sustainable living. Join the conference and learn more about the projects with speakers Ana Margarida Esteves of Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, Taisa Mattos of Gaia Education, Duncan Crowley, Anne-Kathrin Schwab, Amandine Gamerio, Jelena Mazaj, Simona Palumbo and more! Save the date: October 24th to 27th, 2024! Register through the Re-imagining education website or via link: https://lnkd.in/dw3sDMDh

Western European Community Initiatives for Localising the European Green Deal 📅 When: 11 Nov 2024, 14:00 CET - 13 Nov 2024, 15:00 CET 📍 Where: Oekozenter, 6 Rue Vauban, Luxembourg 📝 Registration deadline: 27 October 2024 Join ECOLISE and diverse stakeholders for the Western Europe Meeting in Luxembourg as a part of COM4LGD project ! The event will focus on how local actions can address key challenges like food systems, biodiversity, and land regeneration as part of the European Green Deal (EGD). The event is free of charge. Participants can request financial support for food, accommodation, and travel (up to €200, limited availability). Connect with policymakers, NGOs, CLIs, and more in an energetic, collaborative space. 🔗 Register today here: https://lnkd.in/e4fwMBTn 🔗 Find the Info-pack here: https://lnkd.in/gQMhxGwZ

Now’s your chance to live, learn, and grow in Spain's beautiful Arterra Bizimodu Ecovillage, working with GEN Europe, the European branch of the Global Ecovillage Network. This unique opportunity allows you to: -Work at the core of the European ecovillage movement. -Develop new skills in IT, communications, design, non-profit management, and project/event management. -Make lifelong friends and contribute to a sustainable community while exploring a new way of living. If you’re between 18-30, a resident or citizen of the EU, and passionate about ecovillages, this is your chance! -Start Date: March 2025 -Duration: 300 days (9-10 months) -Application deadline: October 13th 2024 You can find the application form here: https://lnkd.in/dwCnW5b9 Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply soon!

Save the Date! Join GEN Book Club: At Work in the Ruins 🗓 September 30th, 2024 🕕 6:00 - 8:30 PM CET (Online) ⁠ We’re excited to invite you to an inspiring conversation hosted by GEN International & GEN Europe! Together, we’ll explore how we can navigate global crises with humility, love, and wisdom through the lens of Dougald Hine’s book, At Work in the Ruins. ⁠ Dougald Hine will join us LIVE for an interview and Q&A! Don’t miss this chance to engage with him directly and explore how communities can thrive in uncertain times.⁠ ⁠ 📝 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/de9Bkr4e #GENBookClub2024 #ClimateCrises #DougaldHine #CommunityWisdom #WorkingInTheRuins

It is with the utmost excitement that we announce the last keynote speaker of the European Ecovillage Gathering 2024: Richard Perkins! Richard Perkins is a recognised leader in the field of regenerative agriculture and the author of the widely acclaimed manual "Regenerative Agriculture" He is the owner of Europe’s foremost example, Ridgedale Farm, which has become a world-renowned educational hub. Richard Perkins advocates small-scale, diversified farming and mainly uses Permaculture Design, Holistic Management and Keyline Design. His approach to no-dig market gardening and pastured poultry production has been emulated by thousands of people in all corners of the globe and many of his students have started their own successful farming businesses. He has worked professionally in every major climate zone across several continents consulting to projects, farms and industry, and is now focused on educating a new generation of farmers who want to restore soils and feed their local communities whilst making a good living from it. His workshop, “Regenerative Agriculture: A human-scale approach to real food, healthy soils and happy farmers!,” will tackle the topics of local food and community resilience centres around small mixed farms that restore soils and habitats whilst producing diverse and nutrient-dense seasonal food right where it is consumed. Join Richard for a broad and engaging overview of how to make small farms work. Join Richard Perkins and many other inspirational people in Ängsbacka from August 20–25 for the European Ecovillage Gathering. To find out more about the programme and the tickets, visit ecovillagegathering.org. Photo by Jeppe Blomgren

It is with the utmost excitement that we announce the last keynote speaker of the European Ecovillage Gathering 2024: Richard Perkins! Richard Perkins is a recognised leader in the field of regenerative agriculture and the author of the widely acclaimed manual "Regenerative Agriculture" He is the owner of Europe’s foremost example, Ridgedale Farm, which has become a world-renowned educational hub. Richard Perkins advocates small-scale, diversified farming and mainly uses Permaculture Design, Holistic Management and Keyline Design. His approach to no-dig market gardening and pastured poultry production has been emulated by thousands of people in all corners of the globe and many of his students have started their own successful farming businesses. He has worked professionally in every major climate zone across several continents consulting to projects, farms and industry, and is now focused on educating a new generation of farmers who want to restore soils and feed their local communities whilst making a good living from it. His workshop, “Regenerative Agriculture: A human-scale approach to real food, healthy soils and happy farmers!,” will tackle the topics of local food and community resilience centres around small mixed farms that restore soils and habitats whilst producing diverse and nutrient-dense seasonal food right where it is consumed. Join Richard for a broad and engaging overview of how to make small farms work. Join Richard Perkins and many other inspirational people in Ängsbacka from August 20–25 for the European Ecovillage Gathering. To find out more about the programme and the tickets, visit ecovillagegathering.org. Photo by Jeppe Blomgren