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.

Luarasi University Hosts 1FUTURE Teaching Sessions on Sustainability and Resilience

Posted on April 5, 2025

As part of the 1FUTURE project (Work Package 4), Luarasi University hosted three engaging teaching sessions on April 1–2, 2025, focusing on sustainability, climate adaptation, and resilience. Around 25 students attended each session.

On April 1, Elena Ferraioli from IUAV University, Italy, delivered a lecture on Urban Metabolism and Circular Economy, discussing how cities can reduce waste and use resources more efficiently.

On April 2, Alberto Bonora held a session on Climate Adaptation in Agriculture, exploring how farming can respond to climate change. Later the same day, Paolo Capovilla led a session on Food Supply and Sustainability, addressing how to build resilient and sustainable food systems.

All sessions used interactive methods like case studies and group work, giving students practical tools and fresh perspectives on real-world challenges.