1FUTURE

The 1Future project builds up on the needs and the ambition to lead climate action in HEIs in the Balkan Region. Within the project, HEIs will serve as the gear that connects different stakeholders for building climate resilient communities in third countries not associated to EU in the Balkan Region. The short-term impact of the project involve the implementation of tangible measures in each WBC HEI during its duration. Staff and students will witness the materialization of project goals when modernized courses and the new Hubs will be established within WBC HEIs. Revised courses and the short intensive courses implemented in each HEI will serve to raise awareness within HEI communities on climate and sustainability issues. Economic and social development are widely affected by the impacts of climate change. It is of critical importance that higher education system contribute to building capacities and interdisciplinary knowledge for a sustainable and resilient society, able to build back better our vulnerable economies. Investors, insurers, businesses, cities and citizens across the EU and the Balkans should be able to access data and to develop instruments to integrate climate change into their risk management practices. This project is relevant to the objectives and activities of the CBHE action within the Erasmus+ Program. It is based on identified needs analysis performed in each of the target countries of Region 1 and of the target groups and final beneficiaries. The wider aim and the specific objectives of the project are in line with “Green Deal” EU overarching priority, as a project that supports action within higher education systems for creating climate resilient communities. This project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.”