About Global Ecovillage Network
The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) is a network of sustainable communities and initiatives that bridge different cultures, countries, and continents. GEN serves as coordinator for ecovillages, initiatives and ecologically-minded individuals worldwide.
Global Ecovillage Network Description
The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) is a growing network of sustainable communities and initiatives that bridge different cultures, countries, and continents. GEN serves as umbrella organization for ecovillages, transition town initiatives, intentional communities, and ecologically-minded individuals worldwide.
People and communities meet and share their ideas, exchange technologies, develop cultural and educational exchanges, directories and newsletters, and are dedicated to restoring the land and living a cooperative sustainable lifestyle.
Network members include large networks like Sarvodaya (2, 000 active sustainable villages in Sri Lanka); the Federation of Damanhur in Italy and Nimbin in Australia; small rural ecovillages like Gaia Asociación in Argentina and Huehuecoyotl, Mexico; urban rejuvenation projects like Los Angeles EcoVillage and Christiania in Copenhagen; permaculture design sites such as Crystal Waters, Australia, Cochabamba, Bolivia and Barus, Brazil; and educational centres such as Findhorn in Scotland, Centre for Alternative Technology in Wales, Earthlands in Massachusetts, and many more.
about2GEN's main aim is to support and encourage the evolution of sustainable settlements across the world, through:
Facilitating the flow and exchange of knowledge about
ecovillages and demonstration sites thru:
Website Information sharing & networking forums and webinars;
Promoting partner programs and social actions that reflect GEN’s core values; and
Fostering Global Cooperation /Partnerships (UN Best Practices, EU Phare, EYFA, Ecosoc).
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Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. shares the importance of honouring our lineages and ancestral roots, restoring our Traditional Governance, and Indigenous Prophecies of the Future.
To learn more about Chief Phil Lane Jr. visit - http://fwii.net
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People of the Global Ecovillage Network...
This is Alex from France. He has newly joined the GEN network and movement, inspired by his brother. He's curious about ecovillages and the definition of what an ecovillage actually is remains a bit blurry to him, though if the right occasion presented itself, he would join a project. He's worked on hands-on projects before, such as building a water tank, and explored some of the elements of the EDE (Ecovillage Design Education) course. He plans to get back into his studies, focusing on psychology. Alex is motivated to see people experience healing and is drawn to explore that within ecovillages.
Happing now until 4 August - the Celebrate Life Festival: BEING AT HOME IN A CHANGING WORLD.
In its 16th year, the event has grown to become one of the largest consciousness events of its kind in Germany with international appeal. The number of visitors increases annually and currently stands at more than 1300 participants from 26 countries.
For those who cannot physically join, they offer some livestream opportunities to carry the festival's message to the world, including a... daily toning meditation.
Livestream tickets (in English and German) can be purchased here: https://celebrate-life.info/2019/live-str eam OR The next FREE livestream will be: Friday, August 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am (CET): "Home in God," with Thomas Hübl.
We unite with their energies and appreciate the inspiration: “Only those who are at home in themselves are ready for change.” -Thomas Hübl
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Climate scientists: We need about a trillion new trees to sequester enough carbon to offset climate breakdown.
Ethiopia, about a week later: Let’s get started. We planted 353 million trees in one day.
People of the Global Ecovillage Network...
This is Sylke from Germany. She lives in the community Lebensgarten Steyerberg e. V. with 155 people. This year's conference was her first, as it was recommended by a community member who works with GEN. Sylke is committed to ensuring children are more included in ecovillage topics, rather than putting them to the side as the adults discuss the important things. She brought this energy to the education 'home group' at the conference and hopes to build on the ideas with about 20 others for the next conference.
El encuentro de comunidades, ecoaldeas, proyectos y personas que impulsan la sustentabilidad y regeneración ecosocial en latinoamérica ya tiene inscripciones abiertas!!!
www.ecco2019.redcasalatina.org
The meeting of communities, ecovillages, projects and people that promote sustainability and eco-social regeneration in Latin America has open registrations!
... Vamos a encontrarnos todos en Inti Kamari para aprender, compartir, celebrar y tejera alianzas para el buen vivir. Ven y aprende con nosotros.
We will all meet at Inti Kamari to learn, share, celebrate and weave alliances for a good life. Come and learn with us Leadership, and Rights of Mother Earth
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People of the Global Ecovillage Network...
This is Tom from England. He works with ECOLISE as a research coordinator and attended the ecovillage conference as an opportunity to engage with the members - and potential members. He also offered a workshop on knowledge commons. Personally, he wanted the feeling of immersion with likeminded people who actively put their values and visions into practice. He also wanted to meet new people and expand his network, as he connected with new ideas. He was curious about the music of plants workshop. Overall, Tom found the conference (and GEN members) represents a great example of what is possible.
The degrowth movement wants to intentionally shrink the economy to address climate change, and create lives with less stuff, less work, and better well-being. But is it a utopian fantasy?
Are you in the Northern Hemisphere? Get ready for the heat! How can you keep cool on the #hottestdayoftheyear ? Drink plenty of water and stay out of the sun to avoid heatstroke and dehydration. This is not a drill. This is the #ClimateEmergency
Source:... https://news.yahoo.com/europes-record-set ting-heatwave-spik…
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Some of the participants of the GEN Europe conference... which enthusiastically welcomed representation from all regions.
Their experience with ecovillages ranged from being deeply involved in a project for several years to having only recently heard of the movement.
They are activists, parents, students, travelers, gardeners, office workers, lawyers. They are curious, passionate, and diverse.
Democratic Republic of Congo delivers its annual Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) course
Damanhur Federation of communities, laboratory of humankind, is currently hosting our "Training of Trainers" workshop. Participants of various backgrounds are taking their participatory facilitation skills, community-building tools and familiarity with the global ecovillage network to new levels! Based on decades of research on how to unleash human creativity and solidarity in response to the challenges of our time, GEN’s growing network showcases ways of living together that... support both people and planet to thrive. In Damanhur, deeply meaningful art is integrated into all the surroundings. In this picture, the community has painted plants and insects in an interesting proportion to the humans as a reminder that we are not superior in size or importance, but rather cooperate on many levels. #Damanhur #communities #laboratory #humankind #ecovillages #Training #Trainers #TrainingofTrainers #workshop #participatory #facilitation #skills #communitybuilding #creativity #solidarity #livingtogether #peopleandplanet #thrive #art #symbolism #plants #insects #proportion #cooperate https://ift.tt/2Y63kLS
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A staggering 2 billion people around the world don’t have enough nutritious food to eat, and climate shocks like drought, heat waves, and extreme rainfall have played a large role in their plight, according to a new report.
As the conference closes, we celebrate the connections made and make plans to sustain new friendships and partnerships. #web #connections #relationships #network #ecovillage https://ift.tt/32yXciH
The final day of the conference covered issues related to quality of life for all, a topic deep engrained in many ecovillages. Let us know if you have queations for any of these profound thinkers and leaders in the field. #socialjustice #humanrights #equality #wearenature #qualityoflife https://ift.tt/2SlVOvf
Interesting workshop on using the Ecovillage Design Cards...
-> To measure impact, to determine priorities, to identify areas for improvement. -> Can be used in Ecovillages, office teams, schools and universities... any groups!
... Have you tried them? Let us know if you'd like to. Find out more: https://ift.tt/2k6VZhx
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