The assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of existing policies for SARD in mountain regions is the major area of work since 2005. It also contributes considerably towards supplementing the two other project priorities concerning the strengthening of institutional capacities and the issue of positive and negative externalities of mountain regions.

The field activities are implemented by Regional Focal Points and partners of the SARD-M Project covering a mountain range or a geo-political unit in various regions of the world. The Regional Focal Points play a pivotal role in the development and strengthening of synergies and interactions among the priority activities of the Project at the regional, national and local levels. In this way, they facilitate communication, coordination and networking with other partners, while supporting the design and implementation of project activities.

The project activities implemented at the regional and national levels are listed below. Information sheets are also available on the right side of this page in order to provide you with more details for each activity conducted in the field.