The ACP is an independent, non-profit and non-partisan organisation. It is engaged in research, education/training and practical conflict transformation. 

Research
In recent years, the environment and context for international actors engaging in violent conflict have changed considerably. The ACP research agenda aims to consider these changes and to focus on understanding possible consequences and shaping outcomes. Our research is also the basis for policy consulting. ACP publications include Policy Briefs and Reports.

Education & Training
Our capacity development team focuses on two core areas: peace education and the training of civilian experts for peacebuilding and conflict transformation, who are or will be deployed in crisis regions. Every year more than 1,000 pupils participate in our peace education programmes, hundreds of civilian experts and humanitarian practitioners in line with the HDP-nexus approach are trained within our various training programmes including HAWA, IPT, the OSCE Summer Academy, and in the framework of the ESDC. On request we develop and offer tailor-made training courses.

Conflict Resolution
At the ACP, our conflict resolution team is dedicated to promoting peace through mediation and negotiation support, multitrack dialogues, and expert exchanges, focusing on the Middle East, Africa, and Eurasia. Our tailored peacebuilding initiatives aim to prevent conflict escalation and to facilitate conflict transformation in diverse settings, working with stakeholders from across divides and from all levels in society. 
Within Austria, we specialize in designing and leading inter and intracommunity mediation processes that seek to further contribute to peaceful coexistence. 
Whether at home or abroad, we are committed to transforming conflicts and facilitating peace processes that are adapted to the unique needs and circumstances of each conflict, guided by the values of human security and transformational peacemaking.