Kimyo International University in Tashkent Hosts Erasmus+ International Cluster Meeting on the Green Deal
On October 22, Kimyo International University in Tashkent (KIUT) hosted an international cluster meeting dedicated to environmental sustainability and the European Green Deal under the Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) programme.
The event was jointly organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Uzbekistan, relevant ministries and government agencies, the Delegation of the European Union to Uzbekistan, and Kimyo International University in Tashkent.
The meeting brought together Toivo Klaar, Ambassador of the European Union to Uzbekistan; Akmal Allakuliev, Rector of KIUT; representatives of government institutions, environmental experts, National Erasmus+ Offices from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, and international project coordinators.
Discussions focused on promoting environmental sustainability in higher education, integrating green technologies, strengthening university–industry cooperation, and ensuring the long-term impact of Erasmus+ projects.
The programme featured presentations on the contributions of GreenEngine, GREENDT and SPHERE to institutional development, alongside new international initiatives, including WASTE-UZ, UzEcoDigiT, GreenPath, DIGI4ENERGYS and GreenTex.
Farhod Niyozov, Erasmus+ Coordinator at KIUT's International Cooperation Department, delivered a presentation on the role of international projects in advancing green transformation within universities and the wider education system.
Participants also discussed regional cooperation across Central Asia, environmental innovation, the circular economy, education–industry integration, and strategies for sustaining project outcomes beyond the completion of international grant funding.
The event included a thematic project exhibition, practical workshops led by experts, and international knowledge-sharing sessions.
The meeting provided an important platform for strengthening cooperation among higher education institutions, government agencies and international partners, while advancing joint initiatives in environmental sustainability.
