Welcome to GEN Europe
We are the European ecovillage network. We empower, connect and inspire communities and individuals to live well together within planetary boundaries.

Pictured: Ecovillage Torri Superiore
What is an ecovillage?
Ecovillages come in all shapes and sizes, from traditional villages using age-old techniques, to modern settlements built with the latest in ecological innovations.
Pictured: Ecovillage Arterra Bizimodu
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News from GEN Europe
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GENESIS: Global Ecovillage Network Europe Sustainable Initiatives Support
Creating a community and keeping it flourishing is a wonderful and rewarding journey, but it often comes with its own unique set of challenges. GEN Europe’s mission is to support both new and existing communities to thrive and prosper and that’s why we’ve gathered the immense abundance of experience and expertise from our seasoned ecovillages to create an immersive learning experience based on a rich array of community living tools and skills such as CLIPS, facilitation practices, and much more!
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GEN Europe General Assembly 2025 in Manas Garden, Hungary
This year’s General Assembly was hosted as part of the Gathering by our hosts, Megy, in the beautiful Manas Garden. From the 9th to the 11th of August, 95 participants came together, representing 47 communities across Europe and 3 GEN international regions. The space was held with great care by our council members Teodora Demetra Rădulescu, Abdul Otman, and Jake-Jay Lewin—thank you for guiding us through this event with your wisdom, sensitivity to group dynamics, and humour.
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Graphic Facilitation for Youth Workers: Open Call!
Are you curious to discover how simple visuals can transform communication and facilitation? Join us for an international training focused…
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