Joined For Sustainability

The 1FUTURE project aims to to improve regional capacities in implementing Green Deal goals within higher education system. The 1Future project builds up on the needs and the ambition to lead climate action in HEIs in the WB Region. Within the project, HEIs of the region will serve as the gear that connects different stakeholders for building climate resilient communities.

Erasmus + Program

The Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) action supports international cooperation projects based on multilateral partnerships between organisations active in the field of higher education. It will support a successful green and sustainable global economic recovery in the third countries not associated to the Erasmus+ programme, linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement.

Leading Partner

The University of Tirana is the largest university in the country. It consists of six faculties and two institutes and offers 174 programs in all three cycles of study, with 779 full-time academic staff and approximately 28,550 students. Thanks to its tradition, high level of qualification, training and certification, the University of Tirana remains the most sought after university in Albania.

Professor Meri Cvetkovska Conducts Guest Lectures at CEPS on Environmental Sustainability and Circular Economy

Posted on November 10, 2024

As part of the 1FUTURE project’s commitment to fostering knowledge exchange and sustainable practices, Professor Meri Cvetkovska from the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, North Macedonia, delivered two lectures at the University College “CEPS-Center for Business Studies” in Kiseljak, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The lectures, held on November 4 and 6, 2024, engaged students and lecturers in critical discussions on environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and circular economy solutions.

On Day 1 (November 4, 2024), Professor Cvetkovska explored the influence of traffic and buildings on environmental pollution, highlighting the role of energy-efficient building practices in reducing ecological footprints. The interactive session provided students with practical insights into sustainable urban development and the impact of modern infrastructure on the environment.

On Day 2 (November 6, 2024), she shifted the focus to the circular economy as a solution for environmental pollution, emphasizing waste reduction strategies, resource efficiency, and innovative models for sustainable development. Through an engaging and participatory approach, students examined real-world applications of circular economy principles in various industries.

These teaching activities align with the 1FUTURE project’s mission to enhance sustainability education and foster cross-border cooperation between academic institutions in the Western Balkans and the EU. By integrating best practices into the curriculum, the initiative aims to equip future professionals with the skills and awareness necessary to address contemporary environmental challenges

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