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I am participating in the team that is organizing the Ecovillage Sustainable Technology Exposition (Expo) in conjunction with the 2024 European Ecovillage Gathering GEN -Europe Gathering 2024 (to be held in Ängsbacka, Sweden, 20-25 August). And GEN is working to establish regional and global teams to communicate regularly about proven technologies that can be applied to all kinds of intentional communities.
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We welcome proposals for workshops/presentations and for showcasing proven technologies at the Expo, using either physical displays and/or poster descriptions. Please send workshop proposals no later than May 3. For participating in the Expo, please complete the Expo2024 Registration Form (web link available upon request).
This year, in addition to presenting the Expo we are striving to build a GEN-Europe Working Group on sustainable/appropriate technology! The idea is to convene a technology sharing-network among EU Ecovillages, to promote collaboration, provide information sharing activities, and raise awareness of successful tools, techniques, and practices. We are seeking both individuals and organizations as project supporters and participants. We are also planning to enlist individuals and organizations to respond to information requests about specific technology types and for specific geographical areas. We are working to develop a comprehensive, open-source [catalog of solutions](web link available on request), to include:
o architecture and landscape designs o energy systems
o agriculture and food o governance, decision-making,
o building materials and methods and social systems
o housing practices o transportation
o circular economies and waste minimization o water management
If you want to stay informed about these activities, please reply to this email with your contact information, and we will add you to our list. Please contact me with your questions and let me know what else I might do to make this easiest for you.