The PeakED project seeks to highlight the importance of conserving mountain ecosystems, recognizing them as vital components of global biodiversity and sustainable development efforts. This project aims to catalyze socio-economic development in these unique landscapes. Utilizing innovative approaches, in particular through the concept of living laboratories (LLs), it seeks to pioneer new methodologies specifically adapted to the particularities of mountain environments. Live Labs is a dynamic platform for collaboration and experimentation, facilitating the co-creation of solutions that address the multifaceted challenges faced by mountain communities. PeakED aims to act as an incubator for environmental citizenship, empowering individuals to actively participate in the management of mountain ecosystems. This holistic approach seamlessly aligns with global initiatives such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which highlights the urgent need to strengthen cooperation to combat desertification, land degradation, and biodiversity loss.

Impact

The project aims to achieve several key impacts:

• Introducing a novel training approach to support youth and local communities in European mountain regions, irrespective of regional differences.
• Fostering transnational partnerships among various organizations and stakeholders to enhance educational efficiency through innovative practices.
• Facilitating future joint projects through establishing stable partner networks, and integrating outcomes into national training initiatives.
• Disseminate project results through multiplier and national dissemination events to raise awareness of pertinent issues on local, regional, and national levels.

Target group

• Youth and Youth associations.
• Professionals in natural resources of mountains or the tourism sector.
• Policymakers and public agencies in tourism management.
• Public and private institutions need to integrate physical climate risks
• into their investment processes.
• Media and climate influencers.