Vision

“Is it too much to ask, to live in a world where our human gifts go toward the benefit of all? Where our daily activities contribute to the healing of the biosphere and the well-being of other people?”»
– Charles Eisenstein, The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is Possible

A world of sustainability

GEN-Suisse and the global GEN movement are committed to creating a holistically sustainable world.

The video below shows how eco-communities live the various dimensions of sustainability globally. The areas addressed in the video are listed below.

Social affairs

  • Building community, valuing diversity
  • Enabling access to holistic education and healthcare
  • Develop fair, effective and accountable institutions
  • Strengthen responsible leadership at all levels
  • Strengthen communication, conflict resolution and peace
  • Foster inclusive, participatory and transparent decision-making processes

 

Culture

  • Actively working to protect the community and nature
  • Strengthen the connection to nature and follow sustainable lifestyles
  • Respect cultural traditions that uphold the dignity of people
  • Nurture mindfulness and personal growth
  • Promote individual and collective alignment and fulfillment of potential
  • Celebrate life with art and creativity

 

Ecology

  • Organic farming, regional self-sufficiency, healthy soil
  • Increase biodiversity and regenerate ecosystems
  • Recognising and using waste as a valuable resource
  • Cleaning and preserving sources and water cycles
  • Goal: 100% renewable energy and sustainable mobility
  • Innovation and dissemination of ecologically sustainable building technologies

Economy

  • Creating well-being for all through economic justice
  • Investing in fair and ethical trade
  • Supporting social entrepreneurship to develop sustainable solutions
  • Strengthen and promote local economies
  • Transforming concepts of prosperity, labour and progress
  • Ensure fair ownership of land and other resources

 

 

 

Holistic design

  • Forming networks for mutual support
  • Learning from nature and applying holistic thinking
  • Identify strengths, weaknesses and the right starting point in all areas
  • Identify an appropriate measure and scale for each solution
  • Appreciate and combine traditional knowledge and positive innovation
  • Involve all stakeholders in sustainable design processes

 

 

The points listed are based on the Ecovillage Design Cards, which you can obtain from GEN International.