The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) is an international organisation and vibrant community of practice that has been at the forefront of regenerative living and sustainable development for three decades.
Since its founding in 1995, GEN has united ecovillages, intentional communities, and grassroots initiatives worldwide, offering tools, frameworks, and inspiration for creating a world rooted in regeneration, resilience, and harmony with nature.
GEN’s network spans every continent, comprising thousands of ecovillages that serve as living laboratories for sustainable living. These communities provide holistic solutions to global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and social inequity.
In 2025, GEN will celebrate its 30th anniversary, a milestone marking three decades of innovation, collaboration, and impact. This moment offers an opportunity to reflect on GEN’s achievements and launch bold initiatives to advance its vision for a regenerative future, building on its legacy to address today’s urgent challenges.
At this transformative moment it seeks support to enhance its services, share knowledge globally, and accelerate the shift to a nature-centric world. Its key priorities in 2025 include: