What is Ecotopia?

Ecotopia is an annual international gathering of people who want to discuss and draw attention to a range of issues concerning social justice and sustainable living. 200-600 people gather to temporarily camp together; learning, sharing skills, spreading information and discussing action on a wide range of themes including climate change, transport and mobility, GMOs, organic food, eco-building and sustainable infrastructure, global politics and global economic system, strategies for actions, experiences of campaigns, alternative media, migration, racism and xenophobia, cultural issues...

Ecotopia gatherings have been taking place in locations around Europe for the last 20 years. Organized by EYFA in cooperation with local hosts, a specific theme is defined by environmental or social issues relevant to the host region.

Ecotopia participants also adopt sustainable living strategies and ethical principles during the 2 week camp. This ranges from building and using compost toilets and solar showers, using ecological soaps and other products where necessary, recycling waste, composting food leftovers, having a vegan kitchen, using local produce, using alternative energies, and holding daily consensus meetings.