What is an Ecovillage?

Ecological

The ecological dimension of an ecovillage

Ecovillages allow people to experience their personal connection to the living earth. People enjoy daily interaction with the soil, water, wind, plants and animals. They provide for their daily needs - food, clothing, shelter - while respecting the cycles of nature.

Ecology means:

• Growing food as much as possible within the community bio-region
• supporting organic food production there
• Creating homes out of locally adapted materials
• Using village-based integrated renewable energy systems
• Protecting biodiversity
• Fostering ecological business principles
• Assessing the life cycle of all products used in the ecovillage from a social and spiritual as well as an ecological point of view
• Preserving clean soil, water and air through proper energy and waste management
• Protecting nature and safeguarding wilderness areas