Dearest ecovillage network,
We are jumping into July with opportunities to support, both our network and the ecovillages on the ground, updates from our ongoing projects, regional activities and partner organizations, and resources to help build resilience.
We hope you take from this month's newsletter inspiration, excitement and a call to action. We ask that you leave a small donation in support of the continuation of our work to link and support ecovillages, educate the world about them, and grow the regenerative movement.
To continue our search for ways of weaving together the beautiful work that happens throughout our network, we ask again, How can we support your work?
In awe, appreciation, love, and gratitude, we thank you for the regenerative work you do in building and sustaining ecologically conscious communities.
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We are searching for an innovative leader who knows the Network and the wider Movement and brings a depth of experience in guiding and supporting dynamic teams.
Applications are open through Sunday July 23rd!
💫 Find the Recruitment Pack and Application Process HERE
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Have you explored our Annual Report yet?
What's included: GEN and our core frameworks, key performance indicators, highlights of the year, project resources, regional reports and more!
💫 Find our 2022 Annual Report HERE
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There is still time to apply for the Hildur Jackson Award, an annual €3,000 award from Ross Jackson in honour of his dear Hildur. Apply before the 9th of July!
We are looking for projects with innovative character, impact, and longevity. We're especially keen to welcome those who align with the developments in GEN and have a close link to the network and region.
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In June, the 20-ecovillage-strong Community of Practice turned a new leaf in the project, as they entered the phase which will focus on visions and pathways for the future. They will explore how to navigate towards the desired reality, despite the challenges we face.
Click the image above to read the full story and find resources from the project to help build resilience in your community.
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We've been blown away by the enthusiasm for the Kincentric Leadership Programme. The programme got off to a great start in the Rocky Mountains recently, and our second retreat is coming up soon in Devon, UK. Applications are still open for the retreats in Findhorn and in India.
Read the full July update by clicking the image above!
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Before hands get in the soil and feet in the clay, the Youth in Action Community of Practice zoomed out to understand the impact they want to have both individually and collectively. This means that before doing any local implementation, the partners will first take the time to select and understand their evaluation metrics and baseline measurements.
Read more about the project update here or by clicking the image above.
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The ReGEN4All project works to make the knowledge gained within and through ecovillages more accessible both for research and policy decisions on sustainable lifestyles and living environments.
Please join us on July 27th for the second colloquium of the ReGEN4All project, where we will discuss ecovillages in times of COVID-19.
Learn more here or by clicking the image above.
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We are celebrating our friends at Colegio Johannes Kepler in Quito, Ecuador for being recognized as a "Top 10 shortlisted school for Environmental Action by World's Best School Prize! Johannes Kepler participated in last year's Twinning project, connecting regenerative educators worldwide. It is a delight to see their innovative classroom celebrated!
Read the full story here.
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Creating a thriving network of ecovillages takes a lot of ingredients. From a having deep understanding of regeneration, inspiring actors who can translate those ideas into concrete action, communication efforts, ambassadors who can connect and weave different communities and initiatives together, to the active participation of all members are all essential elements of a thriving network. Take a look at the various activities happening in GENOA's National Networks.
Read the full story here.
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One of the community collaborators in our Ecovillage Resilience +2.5 Project from GENOA is the Bangladesh Environment and Development Society (BEDS). They have been actively working with local communities in the Sundarbans Coastal Region that are vulnerable to climate change in applying regenerative practices through different outreach programs. GENOA invited them to share about their experience being a part of the project by asking several questions.
Read the full story here.
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The GEN Europe Annual Report is here! Read more about the inspiring work from this region here or by clicking the image above.
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#JoinTheBigTable to celebrate the European Day of Sustainable Communities
The European Day of Sustainable Communities (EDSC), celebrated every September since 2017, is a project by ECOLISE and their action program Communities for Future. It showcases thousands of transformative initiatives across Europe. This year’s campaign #JoinTheBigTable will bring the EDSC to the digital landscape for the first time, spreading the word to a wider audience.
Check the campaign webpage to learn more about how to participate in the 7th edition.
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Join our friends at Gaia Education on October 2nd for a new cycle from the GEDS in English, starting with the Social Dimension. The course will give you a better understanding of the true meaning of social equity, inclusivity and justice and the need for widespread participation and collaborative action in a collectively envisioned and implemented transition towards resilient, nourishing and thriving social systems.
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