The project aims to empower higher education institutions (HEIs) in Kosovo and Albania by enhancing their capacity to integrate the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into education, research, and innovation activities. Recognizing the crucial role that HEIs play in shaping the future leaders and policymakers, this project focuses on equipping academic staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate the SDGs into their teaching and research.
Despite growing recognition of the importance of sustainable development, there is a significant gap in awareness and understanding of the SDGs among staff in HEIs in Kosovo and Albania. This lack of awareness limits the ability of these institutions to contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and hinders the preparation of students to tackle global challenges. The project addresses this gap by providing targeted training, fostering collaboration with experienced institutions from Poland and the Czech Republic, and promoting hands-on implementation of SDG-related initiatives.
The project is funded by the Visegrad Fund within the Visegrad+ Grants, which supports cross-border cooperation and sustainable development efforts in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions. For more information visit the official website of the Visegrad Fund following the link: https://www.visegradfund.org/
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
WORKSHOPS AND WEBINAR
These will provide academic staff with practical training on integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into teaching and research, fostering a deeper understanding of global sustainability challenges.
JOINT RESEARCH
Collaborative research initiatives will be undertaken between partner institutions to explore and address key sustainable development issues, enhancing cross-national knowledge exchange.
SYMPOSIUM
A regional symposium will bring together academics and policymakers to showcase project outcomes, share best practices, and discuss the vital role of universities in promoting sustainable development.
“Empowering Education for a Sustainable Future”
The project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the International Visegrad Fund. The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional cooperation in Central Europe