Ecovillage
The GEN Glossary, published by the Global Ecovillage Network, [accessed 24/20/2022], defines an ecovillage as: ‘A rural or urban community that is consciously designed through locally owned, participatory processes in all four dimensions of sustainability (social, culture, ecology and economy) to regenerate their social and natural environments.’
It defines an aspiring ecovillage as: ‘An intentional or traditional community which is on its way to becoming an ecovillage, but does not yet meet all the criteria of being recognised as an ecovillage.’
And a showcase ecovillage as: ‘An Ecovillage that has been identified by their region and/or GEN as exemplary. Showcase Ecovillages have a designated GEN Ambassador and are open to visits from government representatives, school classes, etc. They participate in the Ecovillage Impact Assessment and are specifically represented in GEN publications.’
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