PEER members are dedicated exclusively to environmental research focusing on the interaction between man and the environment and sustainable development. PEER addresses complex environmental challenges on different spatial and temporal scales, integrating natural sciences, social sciences and engineering, and linking basic and applied research.
PEER has defined these Strategic Areas for research in our network:
- Biodiversity
- Climate action and adaptation
- Urban Environmental Sustainability
Read more about some of our work on these areas:
PEER biodiversity and trade
The EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030
Climate action and adaptation
PEER research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The image shows an indication of the combined PEER centers impact.
The research activities are based on PEER members' multi-annual strategic research programmes, and financed through public sector budget allocation and by competitive funding.