The GREENDT project (Implementing Master Degrees in Environmental Engineering through Sustainable Transition and Societal Change) officially took off with a high-impact Kick-Off Meeting (KOM) held from February 17–18, 2025, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. This two-day event, hosted by Kimyo International University, marked the beginning of an ambitious three-year Erasmus+ initiative aimed at transforming Environmental Engineering education in Uzbekistan.
Bringing together a consortium of 11 partner institutions from Uzbekistan, Portugal, and Spain, the KOM served as a pivotal platform to align visions, set priorities, and lay the groundwork for deep academic collaboration. The meeting was a milestone not only for launching the project but for establishing the strong international partnerships that will drive GREENDT forward.
Participants engaged in intensive sessions covering:
- Strategic planning and review of the project Work Packages.
- Financial and administrative procedures related to the project.
- Roadmaps for training, webinars, and the development of a handbook.
- Planning of key deliverables, including a survey and SWOT analysis, the educational toolkit, and laboratory equipment procurement.
Beyond the technical discussions, the KOM fostered a vibrant exchange of ideas and experiences. Visits to Kimyo International University and the historic city of Samarkand enriched the gathering, creating opportunities for cultural connection and dialogue with local faculty and students.
The Kick-Off Meeting set a strong tone for the project’s trajectory. As the starting point of GREENDT, the KOM reaffirmed the commitment of all partners to empower universities in Uzbekistan to deliver forward-thinking, high-quality education in Environmental Engineering—aligned with the EU Green Deal and the global sustainability agenda.
About GREENDT
GREENDT is a transformative Erasmus+ project dedicated to advancing Environmental Engineering education through sustainable transition and societal change. It aims to enhance the skills and employability of students in Uzbekistan’s Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) by introducing an innovative Master’s degree program and promoting collaboration with EU institutions. Coordinated by the Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo (IPVC), GREENDT supports knowledge transfer, entrepreneurship, and green innovation.
