The ecovillage concept has been so attractive in the past 15 years, although I was unfamiliar with the term back then. I have visited a few ecovillages in Thailand and abroad and I have talked to a number of people living in them or wanted to create one. They have similar characteristics of being located …
Global Ecovillage Network Oceania & Asia
Global Ecovillage Network Oceania & Asia – is a network of people, ecovillages, eco-projects, national ecovillage networks and like-minded organisations in Oceania & Asia. GENOA promotes ecovillage lifestyles where people live and work together in a sustainable way, with dignity, in harmony with each other and with nature.
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Who we are
Within GENOA, ecovillage refers to intentional communities; indigenous and traditional villages and communities; faith-based and spiritual communities; and urban eco-neighbourhoods – and where people identify themselves with an intention to live in a holistic sustainable manner.
GENOA Ecovillage Map
GENOA consists of distinct subregions South Asia, South East Asia, East Asia and Oceania. Within these subregions, national ecovillage networks, thematic networks, and mature ecovillages hold insight into and knowledge of the region, and best practices of ecovillage transition.
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There are many ways to stay in touch and get involved. GENOA is dedicated to enabling participants in the network to collaborate, share insights, increase the presence and awareness of ecovillage philosophy, design and practice throughout Asia and Oceania.
News & Stories from the Network
Ecovillage Construction Workshop in QiFengShan Ecovillage
In response to global climate change and the challenges posed by economic downturns, Qifengshan Natural Farming Ecovillage in Wuchang City, Heilongjiang, China, partnered with Qiandao Lake Natural Agro-Ecovillage to jointly organize the inaugural China Ecovillage Construction Workshop from August 1st to August 7th, 2023 (with an additional day added due to heavy rain blocking the …
Dances of Universal Peace Workshops Asia 2023
The Dances of Universal Peace workshops are coming back to Asia this year! Last year, GENOA supported the Beyond Initiative Project of Dances of Universal Peace International to share this awareness-expanding practice in 5 different countries in Asia. Jorge Arjun Calero, one of the senior mentors of the dances, visited India, the Maldives, Vietnam, Indonesia, …
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