It is a time of celebration, amidst the building uncertainties. As projects come to a close and begin sharing their learnings and new resources for the network, our collective work is re-infused into the network. We have a vibrant and full newsletter for you today as we share our 2023 Annual Report, upcoming events, project updates, updates from our regions, and new from our partners in creating a transition to a regenerative human presence on Earth. So, for this month, I will keep it short and let the projects speak for themselves.
In community,
Eva Goldfarb on behalf of the Global Ecovillage Network
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We are happy to welcome you to explore the 2023 Annual Report of the Global Ecovillage Network (GEN), where we embark on a journey through the vibrant tapestry of regenerative initiatives that shaped our network throughout 2023. As the landscape of sustainability continues to evolve, so too does our commitment to fostering a resilient and sustainable human presence on Earth. Within these pages, you’ll find a mosaic of stories, achievements, and insights that illuminate the path we’ve traveled over the past year. From the grassroots initiatives of our regional networks to the global collaborations forged by GEN International, each endeavor reflects our unwavering dedication to creating a more harmonious relationship between humanity and the planet.
In the past year, within GEN, we candidly assessed the organization’s trajectory and economic resilience, soliciting input from stakeholders at every turn. Attuned to the pulse of our network, we recognized recurring patterns in need of disruption, leading us to streamline our operations and governance for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness as we address our economic vulnerability.
We look forward to sharing some of the innovations we have been working on in the coming months. Until then, enjoy the report!
Join Eva Goldfarb, Maja Fleijsig and Ross Jackson on June 26th 2024 at 14h UTC (check your local time here)!
We will gather to discuss Ross Jackson's newest book, The Bad News & the Good News, The Economics of Collapse and The Birth of a Regenerative Society.
The Hildur Jackson Award is a €3,000 annual prize that supports and honours projects around the world that demonstrate regenerative best-practices in all dimensions of sustainability. We are now welcoming 2024 applications!
If you have nominations or are willing to collaborate to share the application in more languages please reach out!
As we tie the final ribbon of this chapter of the Youth in Action project, we celebrate threefold: strengthened relationships, ecological impact, and shared learning.
This month we are celebrating the work of the Resilience Project and announcing the follow up project - Keystone Communities.
Join the Community of Practice and project stewards June 24th for a reflective wrap-up and celebration of our accomplishments and looking ahead to the next phase of our journey.
Celebrating the completion of the ReGEN4All project and accomplishments that are especially relevant for ecovillage researchers. You can now explore the E-Community research platform & project outputs!
GEN Europe had a lot of exciting funded project updates!
GEN Europe Projects Working group is hosting an open online event on June 6th at 17 CEST | Learn More & Apply
Launch & Thrive is hosting a webinar, "Awakening the networks" on June 10th at 17 CEST | Learn More & Register
Apply to take part in the new edition of the Bridgedale training by June 10th. Learn More & Apply
Get involved with the Ecovillage Gathering!
Are you into sustainable technological solutions, reducing the carbon footprint and exploring materials and models for a greener future? Join the EXPO team
Do you already have your gathering ticket? Tier 2 tickets ending soon, book now!
Join GENOA's Next Community Call! On Thursday June 20th from 2.00pm - 3.30pm ICT (UTC+7) (check your local time) GENOA will gather to explore Communications for Communities and how web design contributes to enhanced connections.
Living Trace Ecoversity at Atlan Ecovillage is hosting the first-ever in-person Turtle Island Regional Gathering of the Ecoversities Alliance! In the dance of life's unfolding mysteries, we'd like to extend a warm invitation to ecoversity stewards and dreamers to join us for 5 days of co-exploring, sharing gifts and skills, and un/learning. We will be hosted at the Atlan Center,located in the Cascadia bioregion of the northwest this July 19 - 23rd, 2024Want to join us? Please begin by filling out this interest form
Hear the call! Spread the word! NextGENNA— the youth branch of the Global Ecovillage Network North America— is being re-awakened after a few years of dormancy! We are looking for people between 14-30 from or connected to the ecovillage/intentional communities movement in Mexico, U.S., and Canada.
CASA's DMT (Derechos de la Madre Tierra - Rights of Mother Earth movement) has officially landed in the United States and is headed to Numu Lands in Nevada as part of the Burning Man "Burners Without Borders Spring Summit".
Cultural Attaché for CASA Latina and Baston Guardian, Patty Rangel, will be traveling to Fly Ranch, Nevada with Michelle Wong of Ecovillage Los Angeles, Michael Wittman of Blue Sky Biochar, and Ray Cirino of Jackrabbit Homestead Ecovillage, to share the wisdom of Biochar for agriculture and soil remediation. The aim of the partnership between CASA Latina and GENNA is to unify the Americas from Chile to Canada in solidarity for Mother Earth.
Another dear elder from CASA Latina has passed. We honour her work with words from the elders council.
"What I remember most is a statement she made on an Elders Zoom call, which has become part of my own persona: 'The opposite of despair is not hope. It is commitment.' - I always think of her when I say it." MARTI, Elders Council
"Liora was a saint and a good friend to so many of us in a human body. She always had a kind word and oodles of appreciation, while also being quite frank with her beliefs." - Rob Wheeler, Elders Council
Are you passionate about practical environmental regeneration?
The REDES teams will be planting 27,500 baby trees in its emerging food forest, in the heart of the Great Green Wall Initiative, and they are looking for big hearts & hands to accomplish this! Read the Full Story here.
Are you dreaming of exploring ecovillages and unsure of where to start? Join Cynthia Tine and Ecovillage Tours for an unforgettable experience and insider's look at ecovillages in one of 6 amazing locations!
How about learning permaculture in one of the biggest and oldest ecovillages in Europe?
This is your opportunity to become a certified permaculturist and live an unforgettable community experience! The Findhorn Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC), takes place in The Park Ecovillage, Findhorn, Scotland, between August 26th and September 8th!
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GEN Europe had a lot of exciting funded project updates! 
