ALPSTAR

The project addressed the need for a transnational, well-directed and cross-cutting action to address climate change in the Alps. It

was the main catalist for preparation of cross-sectoral climate strategies and action plans and encouraged implementation of good

practice measures on a regional and local level through preparation of guidelines, analyses and other tools. Through establishment

of the good practice transfer platform it provided a framework for knowledge transfer between regions, and for capitalisation of

results and implementation of measures toward carbon neutrality in the regions.

The key success factor was in its cross-sectoral, integrative and participatory approach, engaging stakeholders from all sectors, policy levels and different regions in a number of very successful events such as interactive workshops, capacity building seminars and conferences. Success of its actions lies as well in selection of the international partnerhip with leverage, capable of engaging important players from the business sector, and in adressing cross sectoral issues, such as commuter mobility. With all this, the project contributed to the implementation of Alpine Convention’s Climate Action Plan and assured that its results have been taken onboard transnationally and at all policy levels. Many of its results have close ties with other processes, thus ensuring the continuation and replication of its results also after the project end.