Online Services
Periodic accreditation of UT
KKZHRV-Rectorate
jOiNEd For sUsTainability -building climate RESilient communities in WB and EU - UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA

jOiNEd For sUsTainability - building climate RESilient communities in WB and EU

Announcement, notifications education

Project Title: jOiNEd For sUsTainability - building climate RESilient communities in

WB and EU

Acronym: 1FUTURE

Programs: Erasmus +

Reference: 101082815-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE-STRAND-2

Number of Partners: 18

Duration: 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2026

 

The University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics begins the implementation of the project: "jOiNEd For sUsTainability – building climate RESilient communities in WB and EU – 1FUTURE”. On May 3 and 4, 2023, the opening meeting of the project was organized. EU institutions, representatives of embassies, business representatives, representatives from interested parties, as well as staff and students of HEIs partnered in the project participated in the project. The scope of the project is capacity building for strengthening research and teaching in the fields related to Sustainable Development and Climate Change. This project is financed by the European Union, within the framework of the Erasmus+ program. The project is implemented in accordance with the objectives of the EU and specifically the priorities related to the Green Agreement (EU Green Deal).

The project, which will be led by the University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics, will be implemented in partnership with universities in the Western Balkans, universities in developed EU countries as well as in cooperation with non-academic partners, such as non-profit organizations and business associations . The project will focus on developing and implementing solutions to mitigate the impacts of climate change and create a more sustainable future.

Academic partners in the project are:

  • University of Tirana
  • Polytechnic University of Tirana
  • Luarasi University
  • University of Tuzla and University College "CEPS - Center for Business Studies" (Bosnia-Herzegovina)
  • University of Montenegro (Montenegro)
  • Lund University (Sweden)
  • University of Eberswalde (Germany)
  • IUAV University of Venice (Italy)
  • University of Novi Sad (Serbia)
  • University of Skopje (North Macedonia)

 

Non-academic partners will include NGOs from all Western Balkan countries participating in the project, business associations and simultaneously also public institutions. The non-academic partners in Albania are:

  • Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
  • National Agency for Scientific Research and Innovation - AKKSHI,
  • Institute for Nature Protection – INCA

 

One of the main components of the project is the raising of research capacities at the University thanks to the creation of the "Research Center for Sustainable Development and Climate", which will aim to carry out projects, research and activities in the field of sustainable development. The creation of research centers in higher education institutions in the countries of the Western Balkans will also enable the creation of a network for research and education in the region and in the EU.

Cooperation with the business world is another important objective of the project, as an essential pillar for achieving Sustainable Development. Therefore, within the framework of the project, a cooperation platform will be created between the university, businesses and the government to achieve the objectives of Sustainable Development. The 1Future platform will be an open structure, which will allow information and communication to flow freely between all actors involved in it. As an innovative mechanism, it will serve as a tool for virtual communication between students and staff on the one hand and the business sector on the other. The platform features will enable participants to send and receive feedback on various ideas, projects, research proposals, case studies, etc. The platform will also be used for teaching and research purposes by staff and doctoral students in higher education institutions in Western Balkan countries.

The project will also focus on building capacities for teaching in subjects related to sustainable development. The staff of the partner Universities of the Western Balkans will have the opportunity to attend trainings at the EU Universities on climate-related topics as well as on teaching methodologies. After the training, the academic staff of the Universities in Albania and the countries of the Western Balkans will be able to implement new teaching methods in the existing courses related to sustainability as well as develop teaching materials.

In addition, within the framework of this project, intensive courses will be offered for professionals engaged in the design, implementation and support of policies for adaptation and mitigation of climate change, employed in central, regional and local government institutions, non-profit organizations or for business representatives interested in improving their skills in a variety of areas related to climate change.

The project started in April 2023 and will be implemented for a period of 3 years, for which continuous information will be provided on its progress and impact in the field of sustainable development and adaptation to climate change in Albania and the Western Balkans.

For more information on the project, please visit the project website: http://1future.feut.edu.al/ as well as linkedin on the page: 1FUTURE

 

 

UNIVERSITY OF TIRANA