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.

IUAV Study Visit

Posted on May 17, 2024

On April 16th, 2024, the first day of the study visit at IUAV Venezia started at Palazzo Baoder with participants registering between 9:30 and 9:45 AM. The head of the department welcomed the attendees, introducing the various aspects of sustainability at IUAV. The morning sessions included an introduction to sustainability at IUAV, a discussion on sustainability and research, and a presentation on sustainability courses offered by the university. After a brief coffee break, the focus shifted to international relations and IUAV’s mobility programs for study and training. The day concluded with a campus visit, allowing participants to explore IUAV’s sustainable facilities.

The second day of the study visit on April 17th began with an overview of IUAV’s mobility programs and projects in the Balkans. This was followed by a session on sustainability and materials, and an overview of IUAV’s sustainable education topics. The attendees then delved into Marine Spatial Planning, discussing sustainability, climate change, and the land-sea interaction. The afternoon sessions included lectures on climate change adaptation, sustainability in architecture, and design, concluding with a wrap-up of the study visit. Throughout the day, coffee breaks and a lunch break provided opportunities for networking and informal discussions.

On April 18th and 19th, the focus shifted to project management meetings. The first day featured the presentation of the Climate and Sustainability Plan, workshops on innovative curricula moderated by EU partners, and a detailed discussion on the 1FUTURE PLATFORM, moderated by the University of Tirana. The evening included a city tour of Venice and a social dinner. The second day included sessions on training plans, the first call of the journal and collaboration opportunities, and workshops on dissemination and financial reporting, moderated by Luarasi University. The event culminated with participation in the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture event, marking the end of the IUAV meeting.

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  4. 18th of April and 19th of April Project Management Meetings Highlights

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