Ecovillages of Europe
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The document discusses ecovillages in Europe. It notes that there are 110 member ecovillage communities across 15 National Ecovillage Networks in Europe. It describes ecovillages as intentional communities that are consciously designed for sustainability across social, cultural, economic, and ecological dimensions. The document provides examples of different types of ecovillages in Europe, including those focused on eco-activism, anti-capitalism, spirituality, sexuality, social living, diversity, arts, and animal care. It also outlines what the Global Ecovillage Network Europe does, such as training, events, and advocacy to support the development of ecovillages.
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- 1. Global Ecovillage Network: Europe Introducing Europes blossoming communities
- 2. Ecovillages: catalysing the power of community
- 3. GEN REGIONS NEXTGEN ecovillage youth movement - across all regions
- 4. What is an ecovillage? An intentional, traditional or urban community that is consciously designed through locally owned participatory processes in all four dimensions of sustainability (social, culture, ecology and economy) to regenerate social and natural environments.
- 5. Ecovillages across Europe 110 member communities 15 National Ecovillage Networks
- 6. Ecovillages: a holistic approach to sustainability Social Cultural Economic Ecological
- 7. Social sustainability Embrace diversity and build community Cultivate inclusive, responsive and transparent decision-making Empower participatory leadership and governance Ensure equal access to holistic education and healthcare Practice con鍖ict facilitation, communication and peacebuilding skills Develop fair, effective and accountable institutions
- 8. Cultural sustainability Connect to a higher purpose in life Nurture mindfulness and personal growth Respect cultural traditions that support human dignity Engage actively to protect communities and nature Celebrate life and diversity through art Reconnect to nature and embrace low-impact lifestyles
- 9. Economic sustainability Reconstruct the concepts of wealth, work and progress Ensure equitable ownership of land and resources Cultivate social entrepreneurship Empower local economies and invigorate bioregional living systems Invest in fair trade and ethical systems of exchange Generate wellbeing for all through economic justice
- 10. Ecological sustainability Clean and replenish sources and cycles of water Move towards 100% renewable energies Grow food and soils through organic agriculture Innovate and spread green building technologies Work with waste as a valuable resource Increase biodiversity and regenerate ecosystems
- 11. Whole system design Find strengths, weaknesses, and leverage points in all areas Engage all stakeholders in designs for the future Identify the right scale for each solution Honour traditional wisdom and welcome positive innovation Learn from nature and practise whole systems thinking Build networks for mutual support
- 12. Cohesive ecovillages need social glue
- 13. Eco-activism ecovillages Sieben Linden, Germany Suderbyn, Sweden & H辰llingelille, Denmark Arterra Bizimodu & Los Portales, Spain Sunny Hill, Slovenia
- 14. Arterra Bizimodo, Spain: Advocacing for change
- 15. Suderbyn, Sweden: supporting a global network of regenerative communities
- 16. Hallingelille, Denmark: New roots for refugees
- 17. Sieben Linden, Germany: innovating in low-carbon construction
- 18. Sieben Linden, Germany: innovating in low-carbon construction
- 19. Anti-Capitalist ecovillages Acorn Community Farm & Federation of Egalitarian Community, USA Longo Ma誰 communities, France etc Kommune Niederkaufungen & Kommunja network of political communes Lakabe & the network of Spanish re-inhabited villages
- 20. Lakabe, Spain: from occupation to cooperation
- 21. Lakabe, Spain: from occupation to cooperation
- 22. Spiritual ecovillages Krisna V旦lg & ISKCON communties Plum Village & Buddhist communities Laudato Si Eco-Village, Poland and Catholic communities Ananda Gaorii Ashram, Denmark; Ananda Marg & Vedic communities Damanhur, Findhorn Lilleoru, Estonia and New Age communities
- 23. Damanhur, Italy: Culture, creativity and play
- 24. Findhorn Ecovillage: practical solutions for a regenerative world
- 25. Liberating sexuality ecovillages Tamera, Portugal ZEGG, Germany Schweibenalp, Switzerland ngsbacka, Sweden; PachaMama, Costa Rica & OSHO communities
- 26. Tamera, Portugal: water retention and ecosystem restoration
- 27. Tamera, Portugal: water retention and ecosystem restoration
- 28. Social Co-living ecovillages Camphill communities like Village Rozkalni, Latvia Vallersund G奪rd, Norway Dunshane, Ireland Corbenic and Loch Arthur, Scotland International Federation of LArche Communities like L'Arche Kovcheh, Ukraine La Boire Noble, France Friedenshof, Germany Solheimar, Iceland: Europes oldest ecovillage
- 29. Rainbow ecovillages l popolo degli El鍖, Italy Skogsn辰s, Sweden Montevenero & Poi Bueno, Spain Freetown Christiania, Denmark
- 30. Art ecovillages Aldinga Arts Ecovillage, Australia Sk辰rk辰ll Art & Studio Ecovillage, Sweden Obyrok Art Island, Ukraine
- 31. Animal-care ecovillages Ecoaldea Vegetariano, Portugal, Eotopia ecovillage, France and Vegan communities Animal rights (Black Sheep Animal Sanctuary, New Zealand) Cow-protection (New Vraja Bhumi Dham, Ukraine & Govardhan Eco Village, India)
- 32. GEN Europe: What we do Promotion and support for development of ecovillages in Europe Training and education through courses and projects Events and networking Advocacy and outreach
- 33. Learn more and stay in touch! www.gen-europe.org Facebook: GEN Europe Twitter: @GENEurope