What is an Ecovillage?
An ecovillage can be seen as a modern settlement where humans live in harmony and co-operation with nature, testing new experiments, new technologies and new skills designed to create a more endurable, peaceful and diverse way of life.
The following aspects are part of ecovillage life and design
- celebration and ritual
- environmentally friendly production of goods and food
- ecologically benign jobs and working conditions
- ecological building - creating buildings that enhance our health
- decision-making
- space for personal development
- service and education to the larger surrounding community
The ideal ecovillage is a rich and diverse settlement where the needs of daily life can be locally fulfilled with mutual benefit for the individual and the community. Residents can do their food shopping from organic or bio-dynamic farmers and shops, organise and attend cultural events of various sorts, practise their creed or faith in freedom, exchange competencies and services with their neighbours, and of course reduce consumption and recycle their waste.
Diversity is a key concept and a catalyst for a healthy ecovillage, and it implies the responsibility of each participant to contribute as appropriate to the duties and pleasures of communal living.
Different aspects of the ecovillage concept:
Cultural, Ecological and Social.
