With the passing of the equinox, we transition deeper into our projects and processes of the year. We celebrate this shift with the launch of a new project, opportunities to connect with the wider network, and the supported healing and growth that is asked of us in this time of deepening polycrisis.
Read on for updates from GEN International, the regional nodes of the Global Ecovillage Network, and our partners in building a resilient and regenerative future for all life on earth. Thank you for being here, and catalyzing change with us.
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Friendship with the More than Human World
Join us for the official launch the Kincentric Leadership programme! We'll be talking with South African wilderness guide Sicelo Mbatha and animal behaviourist Dr Christine Webb, exploring themes of empathy, awareness and friendship with the more than human world.
We'll explore what kincentric leadership looks like in the lives of our speakers. We'll build a bridge between cultures and contexts, and see what lessons we can take into our own lives and practice.
Where: Zoom (register here!)
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Resilience Project Deep Dive
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Our Resilience Project just had its first Deep Dive session!
In the Deep Dive, we shift our focus from the resilience of social-ecological systems to exploring personal and interpersonal resilience, or the ability of each one of us (as well as our social relationships) to cope with shock, challenging feelings, and social dynamics that arise when we face climate change and polycrisis.
🌱 Do you want to try? Download this exercise that we are doing right now to connect with the land.
🌱 For this deep dive activity we invite you on an inward and outward journey on your land to explore and further deepen your relationship with the land, its stories and messages.
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ReGENerative Communities for All
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The ReGENerative Communities for All (ReGEN4All) project has launched! We had the honor of joining project partners ISCTE_IUL- Center for International Studies/Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, GEN Europe (representing the GEN Research team), LØS (the Danish ecovillage network), and ECOLISE in Lisbon for a week-long project kickoff meeting.
The ReGEN4All project was born at the European Ecovillage Gathering in 2022 and stems from the years of ecovillage research, networking, and advocacy conducted and catalyzed by the GEN research team and partners.
The purpose of the ReGEN4All project is to serve researchers, practitioners, and adult educators from ecovillages and academia as well as policymakers on all levels. Thanks to ERASMUS funding, ReGEN4All will work over the next year to make the knowledge gained within and through ecovillages more accessible both for academic research and to help inform policy decisions on sustainable lifestyle and regenerative practices.
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Photo courtesy of University of Basil SNF research project
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Have you ever wondered if ecovillages really have a sustainable impact on their regions? The EVIST research project from the University of Basel (Switzerland) is studying exactly this - worldwide!
Ecovillages from 27 countries will be invited to take part in the EVIST survey to gather information on how ecovillages spread their innovative solutions to their regions, and what facilitates or hinders this diffusion. Ecovillages who are invited to complete the survey, and submit it before May 14 2023, will have the chance to win a voucher worth 200 USD and will also have the opportunity to participate in an online session to discuss the results and network.
Be a part of this incredible journey and read more about the EVIST project and survey!
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Your contribution to the Global Ecovillage Network supports our mission to innovate, catalyze, educate and advocate in global partnership with ecovillages and all those dedicated to the shift to a regenerative world. Your donation is a vital contribution to our international community.
Thank you for your support!
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GEN's Communities of Practice (CoP) Continues!
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There is still time to join the next GEN Communities of Practice gathering which will take place on April 18th, 2023 at 1 PM UTC!
Register to join below and join in the conversations about sociocracy, ecosystem restoration, prosocial and conflict resolution, ecovillage education, economic resilience, and more!
You are invited to join the Forum for Communities of Practice at GEN by creating an account here: https://forum.gen-europe.org/c/communities-of-practice/25. Introduce yourself and join a conversation that interests you or establish your own! We encourage you to use this platform to connect and engage with the work of the Global Ecovillage Network.
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Sharing Resources from The Financial Literacy for Communities
Watch the recording of GENOA's community call, Financial Literacy for Communities with Anil Lamba, a renowned speaker, and trainer in finance management with the mission of bringing financial intelligence for free to at least 1 billion people.
Have you and your community been experiencing challenges when it comes to finance fundamentals and good financial management? Tune into this stimulating conversation around finance with the vision of creating Financially Intelligent Ecovillages and Regenerative Communities
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The participants of the Ecovillage Youth Exchange (EYE) project 2022: Fatima, Mara, Clara, Serigne, Emma, Mouhamed, Paula & Juri, want to unite the strive for a sustainable future on this planet with social and racial justice globally. In 2022, 10 young adults from the African and the European continent have built a strong partnership to drive change, in our communities and the world.
You can now follow the learnings of the EYE project participants and read their letter to the world online by clicking the button below!
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The European Ecovillage Gathering offers an abundance of dynamics and thought-provoking workshops, catergarised by thematic programme streams.
This year's event will take place in the magical surroundings of Nature Community, Germany, from 12-17 July. Infused with Nature community’s values of love trust and cooperation, as well as space for more of us to celebrate together, this year’s gathering will be one not to miss!
🦋 Discover the Programme Streams
🦋 Theme: TOGETHER IN A CHANGING WORLD
🦋Find out more and book by March 15th for the best price at the Gathering website.
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The Intentional Community Summit begins TOMORROW!
This free, 3-day online event features 12 of the world's foremost experts on community living, including our very own Taisa Mattos. It all builds up to the live Community Matchmaking Event on April 8th from 1-3pm Eastern. Speed dating rounds will utilize software to ensure you spend quality time with the people you want as part of your community.
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Are you a practitioner or part of an initiative and organisation in Europe that is catalysing the transition of local communities towards sustainable & regenerative futures?
Join Gaia Education & ECOLISE this April for a unique international gathering in Brussels! This three-part blended event gives you a chance to meet European policymakers and like-minded individuals who're working towards socio-ecological changes. Discover details of the two-day event by clicking the button below.
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