Mountain Change Makers
Research and innovation for mountain territories
Mountain Change Makers brings together a community of researchers, experts and practitioners dedicated to studying and supporting mountain territories in the face of the challenges of climate change.
Our public platform provides the scientific and technical knowledge needed to understand the issues and develop solutions adapted to the specificities of mountain environments.
Our values
The principles that guide our action and shape our research
Open science
We believe in knowledge sharing and scientific transparency to accelerate solutions.
Collaboration
The complexity of climate challenges requires a collaborative approach among all stakeholders.
Territorial impact
Our research aims to produce concrete solutions for mountain territories.
Commitment
We are guided by the conviction that research must serve the public interest.
Our areas of expertise
The themes at the heart of our research and analyses
Climate adaptation
Analysis of the impacts of climate change and development of adaptation strategies.
Mountain ecosystems
Study of alpine biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Territorial development
Research on the socio-economic dynamics of mountain territories.
Sustainable innovation
Identification and evaluation of sustainable solutions for the mountain.
Research
Collection and analysis of rigorous scientific data
Collaboration
Co-construction with local actors and experts
Action
Transforming knowledge into operational solutions
Our work is based on an interdisciplinary approach combining natural sciences, social sciences and technical expertise. We favour a participatory approach involving all stakeholders in the territories studied.
All our public publications are subject to a peer review process and comply with open science standards. Data and methodologies are documented and accessible to foster reproducibility and reuse.
Our partners
Mountain Change Makers collaborates with a network of research institutions, local authorities and environmental organisations
Email: contact@mountainchangemakers.org
Address: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
The Mountain Change Makers community brings together researchers, practitioners and decision-makers committed to the future of mountain territories.