The UNIGreen Project funded under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education programme.
The project will introduce a series of transformative actions that strengthen sustainability across universities. It will support the development of more sustainable managerial and administrative practices, create three academic courses and three MOOCs on key sustainability topics, and produce a practical handbook that helps generate sustainable initiatives and green job opportunities. In addition, UNIGreen will establish a network of academic and non-academic sustainability agents, helping to bridge the gap between universities, the labor market, and society on important sustainability issues.
The UNIGreen consortium includes eight academic and non-academic partners working together to advance sustainability in higher education:
AAB College (Kosovo) – Project Coordinator
Alma Mater Europaea – Campus College Rezonanca (Kosovo)
European University of Tirana (Albania)
University of New York Tirana (Albania)
Build Green Group (Albania)
The Balkan Forum (Kosovo)
International Hellenic University (Greece)
Project Launch in Prishtina, December 17, 2025
UniGreen Project Launched at AAB College – First Partner Meeting Held
On December 17, 2025, AAB College hosted the first meeting of the international project UniGreen – Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education for the Benefit of All, funded by the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) 2025 programme. The project aims to strengthen inter-institutional cooperation and promote sustainable development through higher education.
AAB College serves as the lead institution of the project. The meeting brought together national and international project partners, academic representatives, and project management experts.
The meeting was opened with introductory remarks by the Project Coordinator, Prof. Aleksandar Takovski.
The Director of the Project Office, Ilirjana Geci, spoke about the practical aspects of the project, underlining the importance of clear planning, effective management, and continuous monitoring of activities.
During the first day of the meeting, participants engaged in detailed discussions on the project structure, work packages, the project management plan, quality assurance mechanisms, and risk management strategies.
Each partner presented their role and contribution to the project, expressing full commitment to its successful implementation.
UNIGreen WP2 Self-Assessment Tool developed and presented to consortium in Thessaloniki, Greece on May 4-5, 2026.
UNIGREEN: On 4–5 May 2026, The Balkan Forum participated in a two-day training in Thessaloniki, Greece, hosted by the International Hellenic University. The training focused on the application of a self-assessment tool designed to evaluate sustainability practices within Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), supporting partners in strengthening their institutional capacities and contributing to the development of sustainability policy guidelines.
