Curricula innovation in climate-smart urban development based on green and energy efficiency with the non-academic sector

It is improving the quality of higher education in the climate-smart urban development (CSUD) field, strengthening its relevance for the labor market and society, enhancing relations between HEIs in WB partner countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro) and the economic and social environment by establishing a technological platform for cooperation, exchange of knowledge, experience and good practices, modernizing universities’ courses in line with EU trends and improving the level of competencies and skills of teaching staff.

• To initiate WB community engagement enhancement by promoting emission reduction approaches and low-carbon technologies. 
• To implement an interactive web-based platform to share knowledge and know-how practical examples among project partners and stakeholders. 
• To improve the competencies and skills of teaching staff in WB HEIs by acquiring best-practice examples and innovations. 
• To modernize university courses in the climate-smart urban development field in collaboration with the industry sector in line with the Bologna requirements.  
• To create technological preconditions for WB HEIs by procuring up-to-date equipment.

Results are expected to be as follows:

• At least 20 university courses modernized in collaboration with the industry sector;
• 7 up-to-date equipped laboratories;
• 7 innovated curricula involving learner-centered teaching and real problem-based learning;
• 6 three-day theme-based training of teaching staff for acquiring new practical skills;
• 3-day workshop on climate-friendly and innovative solutions and 2-day workshop about green job opportunities in urban development;
• 7 round tables with the non-academic sector to promote environmentally-conscious urban development;
• At least 14 provided agreements for the future cooperation between WB HEIs and the non-academic sector, including student’s internships;
• 7 events for the promotion of using emission reduction approaches and low-carbon technologies in WB countries;
• A technological platform for sharing experiences in CSUD.