Alpine communities’ quality of life is currently facing several challenges such as the depopulation of remote areas, reduced provision of services of general interest, the impacts of climate change, and mistrust of governance. These issues are not only reshaping the Alpine territories but also impacting the daily lives of its inhabitants. Despite the urgent need for responsive and inclusive governance, there is currently a significant gap in understanding and addressing quality of life at the local level which our project aims to address.

Focusing on the local governance, GOVQoL offers a transformative approach by empowering Alpine communities with the necessary tools, knowledge, and skills to integrate quality of life into their policy-making processes. The project recognizes that local governance plays a crucial role in improving the daily lives of residents and ensuring that quality of life is embedded in long-term strategies. Through GOVQoL, we aim to build the capacity of local administrations, engage diverse stakeholders, and create place-based solutions that are not only responsive to local needs but also aligned with broader Alpine policies.

By increasing local governments’ and stakeholders’ knowledge with exchanges of best practices, and by supporting them in developing local roadmaps for action, GOVQoL aims to contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient Alpine region. With its focus on local governance and community-led participation, this project will empower policy-making in the Alpine communities and make it more place-based and considerate of quality of life.