All activities of the Carpathian Convention aim at fostering cooperation and multi sectoral coordination for sustainable development in the Carpathians.   In order to bring the Convention and it’s main aims alive, the Convention’s bodies develop different activities for each thematic area of cooperation. 

The activities range from the development of new Protocols and the establishment of strategic partnerships with key actors in the region, towards the realization of strategic projects and initiatives within the Carpathians and beyond. 

For some areas of cooperation specific Working Groups have been established by the Conference of the Parties (COP). Where synergies are possible and reasonable, the Convention cooperates with other organizations and initiatives in order to guarantee a comprehensive approach that is able to reach the people in the region. 

The following topics are addressed and dealt with on a transnational and multi-sectoral level within the context of the Carpathian Convention: 

• Biodiversity 
• Spatial Development 
• Sustainable and integrated water/river basin management 
• Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development  
• Sustainable Forest Management 
• Sustainable Tourism  
• Cultural heritage and traditional knowledge 
• Sustainable Industry, Energy, Transport and Infrastructure 
• Environmental assessment/information system, monitoring and early warning 
• Awareness raising, education and public participation 
• Climate Change