About PeakED

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 socioeconomic development in these unique landscapes. Utilizing innovative approaches, 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 loss of biodiversity.

Our mission

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.