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- Visiting Communities in Indonesia: Reflections from a Short Journey
In July and August 2026, I spent a month in Indonesia. Along the way, I had the joy of visiting a range of communities: permaculture and community spaces in Depok-Bogor, the Ecovillage Gathering in Pemuteran, and ecovillages and eco-neighbourhoods around Ubud. What follows is a personal … - [Bangkok] Ecovillage Talk – Rooted Wisdom in building strong communities
An evening with ecovillage founders & indigenous leader.In-person, in the heart of Bangkok city. Join us for an evening of stories from people who have spent their lives building community. From the hills of Aotearoa to rural Thailand, they’ll talk about how their communities began, what … - Call of the Mountain: 20 Years of Ecovillage Practice in Latin America – Sharing Workshops in China
How Can an Ecovillage Last 20 Years? When we talk about ecovillages, cohousing communities, or sustainable living, it is easy to imagine an ideal picture: a group of like-minded people coming together on a piece of land, growing food, living together, making decisions collectively, and creating … - Ecovillage Intelligence (EI) – how do we thrive in communities?
A weekend of community, ecovillaging and circle dance in the forest. Fri 11 – Sun 13 December 2026 @ Jungli Nomad Village, Dandeli, Karnataka (3 hours from Goa) About the workshop We all live in communities: with our families, neighbours, colleagues, and with the cities, forests, … - Ecovillage Talk Ep12 – When an Ecovillage Overflows: How Regeneration Moves Beyond the Boundary
Govardhan Ecovillage in India started with five people on five acres. Today it has about 300 residents and welcomes around a million visitors a year. Mohan, one of Govardhan’s long-time members, shared the story and the lessons behind it in a recent GENOA Ecovillage Talk. Trust … - Regenerations at Bangkok Climate Action Week 2026
By Natalie Limwatana Climate change is an issue that affects all of us, so it’s too important to be left in boardrooms and government conference halls. That was the thinking behind the first climate week, held in New York in 2009 alongside the UN General Assembly. … - MA HOM – where we learn to make an easier life on land
In Isaan, Thailand, home (โฮม) means bringing good things together in one place (มาโฮมกัน). With food, seeds, soil, and clay, we are growing a home. We are Peggy and Jo Jandai and welcome to Ma Hom. Here is a place where we learn how to make … - Bali Ecovillage Gathering 2026: Ecovillage Network, Deep Adaptation, and Dances of Universal Peace at Alaya Ecolodge
Bali, Indonesia, 6-9th August 2026 We gathered at Alaya Ecolodge from August 6–9th 2026, in intentional community, in circle. Nestled in the coastal village of Pemuteran, North-West Bali—a town whose name translates to “the turning point” or “to come back to you”—the event functioned as a … - “When We Place Life at The Center, All Life Thrives” – Panya Forest
The work of regeneration by grassroots communities is happening right now, in the hands of farmers, seed keepers, forest guardians, and community organizers across the globe, restoring what has been lost, tending what remains, and growing what is needed for generations to come. And yet, consistently, … - Ecovillage Talks Ep11 – Qifengshan Ecovillage: The Tao Te Ching in Practice
How ancient wisdom shapes a community’s daily life In the far north of China, where winters are long and the black soil is among the most fertile in the world, a community of over a hundred people is building a different way to live. Now in … - Bali Ecovillage Gathering 2026
Join Us for an Ecovillage Gathering in Bali this summer! Community connection infused with an experience of intentional community living at Alaya Ecolodge in North-West Bali, near the Bali Barat National Park. This ecovillage gathering brings together members of the Global Ecovillage Network and regenerative practitioners from communities … - GENOA Community Call – Hosting Mini-EDEs in the Oceania & Asia Region
On 26 June 2026, friends from across Oceania and Asia came together for our latest GENOA Community Call. The topic was close to many of our hearts: hosting Mini Ecovillage Design Education courses, or Mini-EDEs. Moderated by the GENOA Operations Team, we were joined by many … - GENOA 2026 Annual General Meeting: Rooted in Resilience, Going Forth with Purpose
On March 10, 2026, the team at Global Ecovillage Network Oceania & Asia (GENOA) held the Annual General Meeting — a moment of reflection, celebration, and forward-looking energy. With new Council members stepping in and beloved contributors transitioning into new roles, the network reaffirmed its commitment … - Ecovillage Talk Ep.10 – Earthsong After 24 Years: Building Neighbourliness at Scale
How one mature cohousing community is learning to be a good neighbour – and what that means for the regenerative movement This article features the highlights of the Ecovillage Talk Ep.10 with Robin Allison – founder of the Earthsong Eco-neighbourhood in New Zealand. The Talk took … - Qifengshan Ecovillage: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Eco Living
Nestled in the northeast of China, Qifengshan Ecovillage is a young but thriving community proving that a different way of living is possible. Founded in 2016 by a local couple who dreamed of combining sustainable farming with self-cultivation, the village has grown into a vibrant hub … - Ecovillage Talks Ep.09 – Women as Wisdom Keepers: The Ecotourism Journey of Lantan Village
What does it truly mean for women to be wisdom keepers in a time of rapid development and ecological crisis? In Ecovillage Talks Ep.09 – Women as Wisdom Keepers, hosts Na and Om spotlight the living story of Lantan Village in Lombok, Indonesia where ecotourism has … - Remembering And Regenerating Journeys – A Mass Movement for Regenerative Learning in India & Asia
In response to the escalating need for sustainable and regenerative practices in India, we propose the establishment of “Remembering and Regenerating Journeys.” This initiative aims to cultivate a network of individuals, educators, facilitators and communities dedicated to regenerative lifestyles through comprehensive educational programs. To start this … - Learning as Living Practice: 10th Global Ecoversities Gathering in Thailand
From 7–12 November 2025, we gathered in Thailand for the 10th global gathering of the Ecoversities Alliance. Educators, dancers, farmers, artists, activists and community builders came together to explore learning as something alive, rooted in relationship, land, culture and community rather than contained in formal systems. … - Building Resilience in Challenging Times: Community, Practice, and Learning in a Time of Polycrisis
In late November 2025, 39 participants from 11 countries came together at the All Green Learning Center in Thailand for Building Resilience in Challenging Times. The group represented a diverse mix of community practitioners, facilitators, and emerging leaders, with 27 women and 12 men, and 26 … - Story of The Startup Eco-ashram
“What if startups could scale without burnout and founders could grow without losing balance?” In India’s high-speed startup world, success often comes at the cost of wellbeing. build3’s startup eco-ashram reimagines that equation – creating a place where founders live, work, and build in harmony with …
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