Pooling resources: Three thematic workshops for the Alpine Space “Coping with climate change” is the first of a series of three thematic workshops which the Alpine Space Programme is organising in 2010/2011. Beyond its large pool of partners, the EU transnational cooperation programme for the Alpine region brought together 100 key players, scientific experts and practioners along with policy-makers to take a close look at this major challenge affecting the cooperation area. This report presents the highlights and key messages of the intense discussions at the workshop in Interlaken. It points out critical aspects for priority themes, takes stock of prevailing approaches and adjusts the focus towards welldirected action to effectively mitigate and adapt to the impact of climate change. Future projects are provided with a menu of ingredients for the implementation of joint activities and the development of concerted policy options for the Alps.