Cabrillo College Sustainability Alliance

Vision:

We envision a planet of diverse cultures of all life united in creating communities in harmony with each other and the Earth, while meeting the needs of this and future generations.

Mission:

We are creating a sustainable future by identifying, assisting and coordinating the efforts of communities to acquire, social, spiritual, economic and ecological harmony. We encourage a culture of mutual acceptance and respect, solidarity and love, open communications, cross-cultural outreach, and education by example. We serve as a catalyst to bring the highest aspirations of humanity into a practical reality.

GEN contributes to the worldwide transformation toward sustainability, by supporting ecovillages, joining with like-minded partners, and expanding education and demonstration programs in sustainable living.

Our objectives are to:

* support the development of ecovillages around the world;

* build strong international, national and regional networks of ecovillages;

* create an organizational structure capable of linking grassroots ecovillages and projects into a strong, participatory worldwide movement;

* develop Living and Learning Centers worldwide, to promote hands-on participatory education in sustainable living;

* support worldwide development of whole systems and experiential learning;

* advocate for sustainable communities in public forums;

* partner and collaborate with organizations and people who share our vision.

GEN's main aim is to support and encourage the evolution of sustainable settlements across the world, through:

* Internal and External Communications services; facilitating the flow and exchange of information about ecovillages and demonstration sites;

* Networking and project coordination in fields related to sustainable settlements; and

* Global cooperation/Partnerships (UN Best Practices, EU Phare, EYFA, Ecosoc).

GEN operates mainly through the offices and volunteers of its three Regions:

* GEN Europe and Africa

* GEN Oceania

* The Ecovillage Network of the Americas.