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.

Strengthening Risk & Sustainability Expertise in Academia – Western Balkans at Lund University

Posted on May 20, 2025

Lund University recently hosted a week-long (May 12–16, 2025) training program for professors and researchers from the Western Balkans, held under the framework of the 1FUTURE Project. Academic representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro participated in this capacity-building initiative, focused on advancing education and research in key sustainability and risk-related domains.

Throughout the training, participants engaged in thematic sessions, interactive simulations, and interdisciplinary discussions addressing:

  • Green Finance
    In-depth analysis of sustainable finance mechanisms and the political, social, and economic challenges surrounding green investment practices.
  • Risk Perception & Communication
    Critical reflections on how risks are perceived by various stakeholders, the role of effective communication strategies, and governance models that enhance societal resilience.
  • Preparedness Simulations
    Hands-on scenario planning and risk assessment exercises aimed at strengthening institutional and community-level preparedness.
  • Degrowth Economics
    Thought-provoking discussions on alternative economic models, including the conceptual foundations and practical implications of degrowth strategies.

Sessions were hosted across several of Lund University’s interdisciplinary hubs, including the Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) and the Division of Risk Management and Societal Safety, exemplifying a collaborative, cross-sectoral approach to addressing complex global and regional challenges.

This training is another milestone in the 1FUTURE Project’s commitment to building academic excellence in the Western Balkans. By equipping university staff with the latest methods and tools, the project supports the development of strong educational and research ecosystems that can contribute to sustainable development, climate resilience, and informed policy-making across the region.

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