The “SustainEdu” project aims to empower academic staff in Kosovo and Albania to integrate the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their education, research, and innovation activities. By fostering partnerships with institutions in Poland and the Czech Republic, this project will transform higher education institutions (HEIs) in the region into key contributors to sustainable development and democracy. Our focus is on practical collaboration and knowledge exchange, targeting SDGs 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
Our Focus SDGs
Project Objectives
Equip academic staff in HEIs in Kosovo and Albania with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their curricula and research activities. This objective aims to elevate the quality of education and research by fostering a deeper understanding of global sustainability issues and their application in local contexts.
Strengthen partnerships between higher education institutions in Kosovo, Albania, Poland, and the Czech Republic to facilitate the exchange of best practices, innovative teaching methods, and research initiatives focused on SDGs. This objective seeks to enhance regional cooperation and leverage the expertise of partner institutions to address common challenges in sustainable development.
Advance the integration of democratic principles and sustainable development goals within the higher education sector in Kosovo and Albania. This objective aims to contribute to the development of a more inclusive, participatory, and accountable educational environment, thereby fostering active citizenship and the implementation of SDG-related policies in the region.
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