The Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) is a worldwide curriculum that provides a comprehensive learning framework that integrates social, ecological, economic, and worldview dimensions of sustainability.

By combining hands-on experience with theoretical understanding across these areas, it equips people with practical tools and holistic perspectives needed for cultural transformation.

Its globally-tested curriculum creates a shared foundation for implementing regenerative practices while remaining adaptable to local contexts. EDEs are being hosted in a variety of communities and adult education seminar places around the world.

Context & Origin

Since 1995, The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) connects intentional communities and ecovillages around the world, counting today a network of 6000 communities and global projects. Its educational wing called Gaia Education created the training Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) in 2005.

“Over 22,000 participants have joined the EDEs worldwide and we are happy to announce an impressive satisfaction rate of 95%.”