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Global Ecovillage Network of Europe e.V.

NGO

gen-europe.orgBad Belzig, Germany

About

GEN Europe is the European network for ecovillages and sustainable communities. We are a non-profit membership association based in Germany and in Spain that supports existing ecovillages and encourages the development of new ones, while spreading the tools, resources, inspiration and culture of ecovillages across Europe and the world.

Through community-led solutions, GEN Europe fosters inclusive and participatory approaches to housing, governance, and livelihoods, demonstrating innovative ways of living that restore ecosystems, strengthen social bonds, and support equitable economies.

We are the European regional node of GEN, the Global Ecovillage Network. We run events, offer training and capacity building, and act as a platform for our members. By sharing knowledge, best practices, and advocacy, we empower citizens and communities to create a more sustainable and just future.

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Resilient, inclusive, healthy and green rural, coastal and urban communities

1 Adapting to and mitigating demographic trends in rural areas through evidence-based planning and innovative solutions2 Exploring and improving access to housing in rural areas and developing the houses and villages of the future4 Creating urban co-creation spaces for driving sustainable food system transformation

Circular economy and bioeconomy sectors

5 Consumption patterns and environmental awareness as enablers of transition to circular economy

Biodiversity and ecosystem services

8 Strengthening pathways to alternative socioeconomic models for continuous improvement of biodiversity9 Understanding the perceptions of and improving communication on the biodiversity crisis and nature restoration benefits to sustain citizen engagement and democratic governance

Representatives

Dario Ferraro

Program Manager

Global Ecovillage Network of Europe e.V.

Marketplace (2)

  • Project cooperation

    Rural Housing

    HORIZON-CL6-2025-02-COMMUNITIES-02: stakeholder engagement, upscaling and outscaling, impactful dissemination.

    • Early stage
    • Partner looking for consortium
    Author

    Dario Ferraro

    Program Manager at Global Ecovillage Network of Europe e.V.

    Vilnius, Lithuania