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Why is it important to the Arterra Bizimodu community to work on bringing entrepreneurship to rural regions?Arterra, as ...
04/05/2026

Why is it important to the Arterra Bizimodu community to work on bringing entrepreneurship to rural regions?

Arterra, as many other ecovillages, aspires to implement the concept of regeneration in 4 areas, including the economical one. One of the practical way of implementing it is through supporting local social enterpreneurs. It brings not only economical prosperity, but support our mission and vision in many different ways, for example by:
helping us to build relationships with our neighbours and local network
caring for the Earth through local production of organic food, which also limit the foodmiles and carbon footprint through creating a culture of sharing, collaboration and co-creation.

It also makes it possible for our members to work from home rather than going to nearby cities, which require various kinds of resources we rather invest in rural development, building sustainable and regenerative alternatives out of big cities.

photos: Amadeja Smrekar, Arterra Bizimodu

Join us May 6th, 2026, 18:00–20:00 CET for Biomimic Creativity: Using Mycelium and Other Innovative Biomaterials with Ma...
02/05/2026

Join us May 6th, 2026, 18:00–20:00 CET for Biomimic Creativity: Using Mycelium and Other Innovative Biomaterials with Marek Wieczorek and Primož Turnšek 🍄✨

Ready to unlock the creative potential of nature? Discover how mycelium and biomaterials can transform art, technology, and everyday design. Marek reveals how biomimicry reignites joy and pride in shaping our world—from teacups to homes—while Primož shares groundbreaking applications of mycelium as a sustainable alternative in building, insulation, design, and packaging.

This session is your guide to reimagining creativity through the lens of nature’s wisdom.

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hCm4bQYaTKmX1CrBaShNLQ #/registration

We're hiring - not once, but twice! 🌍🌱GEN Europe is looking for two more team members to join our team:Project Manager -...
30/04/2026

We're hiring - not once, but twice! 🌍🌱

GEN Europe is looking for two more team members to join our team:
Project Manager - You'll lead GEN Europe's delivery of SOILSTICE, a 20-partner Horizon Europe project spanning 11 countries, overseeing consortium relationships, capacity building, and Horizon Europe compliance across a 36-month project cycle.
Project Officer - You'll support coordination across our active portfolio of Horizon Europe, CERV, Creative Europe, and Erasmus+ projects, keeping deliverables on track and enabling our senior team to focus on what matters most.

📅 Deadline: May 17th

📩 Project Manager: send your CV, cover letter & a short example of EU project management work to geneu.projects(at)gen-europe.org
📩 Project Officer: send your CV and cover letter to geneu.projects(at)gen-europe.org

Find out more:
Project Manager Role: https://gen-europe.org/gen-europe-is-searching-for-a-project-manager/
Project Officer Role: https://gen-europe.org/gen-europe-is-searching-for-a-project-officer/

Join us April 29th, 2026, 18:00–20:00 CET for Smarter Energy, Closer to Nature: How Off-Grid Living Reshapes Everyday Li...
25/04/2026

Join us April 29th, 2026, 18:00–20:00 CET for Smarter Energy, Closer to Nature: How Off-Grid Living Reshapes Everyday Life with Balázs Tőgyi.

Ready to explore a life beyond the grid? Discover how off-grid energy transforms not just power, but water use, building rhythms, maintenance, and community. Balázs shares 10+ years of lived experience, practical strategies, and “blackout stories”, revealing how limits spark awareness, resilience, creativity, and a deeper connection to nature.

This session is your guide to reimagining everyday life through the lens of ecological living.
Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/T3TBRhXcSfWAAz6vFs4oXw #/registration

In a world where climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse accelerate while governments prioritize military spending o...
22/04/2026

In a world where climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse accelerate while governments prioritize military spending over the planet, how do communities step up to heal the more-than-human world?

Join us for Day 3 of the Gathering: Dare to Trust the Earth as we explore bold, real-world examples of ecological regeneration and collective action.

With Thalea Tane (GENOA council member, indigenous advocate, and "Connectivity Catalyst" bridging communities and governments for climate resilience) and Silvano Rizzi (ecosystem restoration practitioner at Tamera, co-leading water retention landscapes and empowering community-led ecological renewal), we’ll uncover pathways to restore balance and deepen our relationship with the living world.

Find out more at ecovillagegathering.org.

We're hiring! GEN Europe is looking for a Communications Officer to support our communications area and  join our remote...
15/04/2026

We're hiring!
GEN Europe is looking for a Communications Officer to support our communications area and join our remote team.
If you're passionate about ecovillages, regenerative living, and have a flair for design and storytelling — this one's for you.

You'll manage our social media, create stunning visuals, and support communications across EU-funded projects — helping connect communities, researchers, and changemakers across Europe.

🔗 Apply by sending your CV, cover letter & portfolio to applications(at)gen-europe.org

Find out more: https://gen-europe.org/call-for-a-communications-officer/

In a world shaped by the violence of late-stage capitalism—on people and the planet—how do we reimagine economies rooted...
10/04/2026

In a world shaped by the violence of late-stage capitalism—on people and the planet—how do we reimagine economies rooted in care for all living beings?

Join us for Day 2 of the Gathering: Dare to Trust New Economies as we explore bold alternatives and real-world examples of community-led transformation.

With Martin Winiecki (post-capitalist visionary, Tamera community leader, and co-founder of the Defend the Sacred Alliance) and Jason (social justice activist, RIPESS Europe delegate, and advocate for solidarity economies), we’ll uncover pathways to economic systems centered on justice, ecology, and collective thriving.

Find out more at ecovillagegathering.org.

Join us April 14, 2026, 18:00–20:00 CET for Digital Sovereignty: A Practical Guide to Ethical Tech with Angel MatillaRea...
10/04/2026

Join us April 14, 2026, 18:00–20:00 CET for Digital Sovereignty: A Practical Guide to Ethical Tech with Angel Matilla

Ready to break free from Big Tech? Discover tools for a sustainable digital culture—from self-hosting your data to choosing repairable hardware. Learn concrete alternatives to everyday services that put privacy and planet over profit.

This session is your starting point for making conscious, ethical choices in your digital life.

Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oNQyH6oVRpOv6tpV7omAzA #/registration

Learn more: https://gen-europe.org/sustainable-technology-community-led-solutions-for-the-future-webinar-series/

In a time of rising authoritarianism, polarization, and conflict, how do we build trust, foster inclusive communities, a...
09/04/2026

In a time of rising authoritarianism, polarization, and conflict, how do we build trust, foster inclusive communities, and strengthen solidarity?

Join us as we dive into the power of ecovillages and collective action during the Day 1 of the Gathering: Dare To Trust One Another

With Miki Kashtan (Nonviolent Global Liberation) and Céline (ECON), we’ll explore trust, democracy, and community resilience and how to trust one another.

Find out more at ecovillagegathering.org

✨ Calling the Dream Team ✨Are you 18-30 and living in an ESC country? Come co-create magic at the European Ecovillage Ga...
08/04/2026

✨ Calling the Dream Team ✨

Are you 18-30 and living in an ESC country? Come co-create magic at the European Ecovillage Gathering this summer! 🌿

Live in a community, camp under the stars, share vegan meals, and help bring Europe's biggest ecovillage event to life - with an amazing international crew. Expect hands-on work, deep connections, and memories that last for a lifetime.
You'll help prepare the festival, build and set things up, decorate, support workshops, the EXPO, morning circles, the children and teens' programme and overall, behind-the-scenes magic, and wrap everything up once the festival finishes.

🗓 June 28 (arrival day) – July 27 (departure day)
📍 Germany (Nature Community)
🏕 Camping life | 🍲 3 Meals/day | 🚃 Travel covered + 💰 Pocket money

We’re looking for 20 enthusiastic, creative proactive team players - especially from Germany & low-income countries.

📝 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex8q5LAVolbGX7OCsEDrhDYoNnyHmNZQyMYwTXf1kfAmA7Mg/viewform
🔗 More info: https://ecovillagegathering.org/volunteer/

⏳ Deadline: April 30 - don’t miss it!

Join us April 8, 18:00–20:00 CET to explore the “Piggott” wind turbine—a DIY, open-source solution for clean energy in r...
02/04/2026

Join us April 8, 18:00–20:00 CET to explore the “Piggott” wind turbine—a DIY, open-source solution for clean energy in remote ecovillages like Los Portales! Designed by global expert Hugh Piggott, this reliable, low-tech system empowers communities to build, install, and maintain their own turbines.

Special guest Marie-Laure Brunel, with 10+ years in renewable energy and hands-on experience in Senegal and Los Portales, will share insights, photos, and stories from building these turbines.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EJnT-LEgRBap66EbDa2rIA
Find out more about the webinar series: https://gen-europe.org/sustainable-technology-community-led-solutions-for-the-future-webinar-series/

Dirección

Arterra Bizimodu, Calle Abajo 1
Artieda
31480

Página web

https://ecovillagegathering.org/

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