Seven countries are included: five EU member states (Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and Slovenia) and two non-EU countries (Liechtenstein and Switzerland)—or, more precisely, the regions within these countries that are considered to be directly or indirectly affected (only parts of Germany, France, and Italy; the entire territories of the other countries). In total, there are 48 regions representing nearly 80 million inhabitants and 10% of the EU’s total area.

The rotating presidency is held by a different country each year. In 2022, Italy will take over from France; France’s strategic policy document is provided below:

http://risknat.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/741_986_20200204_SUERA_Communique-de-presse-V9-002.pdf

The organization's website (in English) is: https://www.alpine-region.eu/

Following the model (and terminology) currently used in management, SUERA’s strategy is structured around three thematic objectives (1. Equitable access to employment, building on the region’s strong competitiveness; 2. Sustainable internal and external accessibility for all; 3. A more inclusive environmental framework for all and renewable energy solutions for the future) and one cross-cutting objective: A robust macro-regional governance model for the region to improve cooperation and coordination of actions.

The three thematic objectives are divided into action groups (AGs) according to the following structure:
 

1. Equitable access to employment, building on the region’s strong competitiveness
   • GA1: Create a true ecosystem of innovation and research;
   • GA2: Enhance the economic potential of strategic sectors;
   • GA3: Better align education and training with the labor market in strategic sectors.
2. Sustainable internal and external accessibility for all
   • GA4: promoting intermodality and interoperability in passenger and freight transport;
   • GA5: Ensure digital connectivity among people and facilitate access to public services.
3. A more inclusive environmental framework for all and energy solutions renewables for the future
   • GA6: Preserve and enhance natural resources, including water, as well as cultural resources;
   • GA7: Develop ecological connectivity throughout the SUERA region;
   • GA8: Improve risk management and better address climate change, in particular by preventing large-scale natural hazards;
   • GA9: Make the region a model for energy efficiency and renewable energy.