GreenEdAsia
Learning for Sustainable Future – Higher Education for Green Transition in Southeast Asia
Project information
| Project | Learning for Sustainable Future – Higher Education for Green Transition in Southeast Asia |
| Duration | 1.12.2024-30.11.2027 |
| Partners | Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (Coordinator) Dong Thap University Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi Häme University of Applied Sciences University of Burgos |
| Funder | European Commission, Erasmus+ Capacity building for Higher Education |
| Budget | 888 000e |
GreenEdAsia promotes environmental sustainability and green practices through higher education in Southeast Asia.
Our goal is to strengthen the ability of higher education institutions to train skilled workers in the fields of circular bioeconomy and renewable energy in Vietnam and Thailand.
The project develops an innovative curriculum that integrates sustainable development principles into various subjects. Additionally, it trains teachers and collaborates with local industries and government bodies to provide students with practical experience and opportunities to participate in the green transition in their communities.
Impact
Our focus on renewable energy and circular bioeconomy create a possibility for the project to make a significant impact towards the Green Deal goals as both fields contribute towards transforming our economy and societies, cleaning our energy system and boosting global climate action.
Project activities engage variety of different stakeholders, ie. students, work life representatives, teachers, educational managers, policy makers. Involvement of these target groups in concrete project activities and real-life challenges increase their climate awareness and gear their attitudes from absorbing information towards resolving the challenges we face in building more sustainable and resilient societies and economies.
Involving partners from two Asian countries enables the project to better tackle regional environmental challenges. Collaboration between Asia and Europe opens possibilities for trans-regional collaboration and innovations. Student challenges bring together students, teachers and the private sector to enhance the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for a modern workforce.
Project activities
News
Strengthening sustainable education and green transition in Southeast Asia
Three of our experts recently attended the Manager Study Visit Week at Universidad de Burgos (UBU) in Spain.
“The manager level event included company visits, keynotes, workshops and collaborative activities focusing on key themes of future foresight work, teacher education and industry-academia collaboration”, says Teija Lehtonen, Head of international RDI at HAMK Edu research unit. The event was designed to strengthen the capacities of partner institutions in these fields.
Ileana María Greca, Vice-Chancellor for Internationalisation, Cooperation and Strategic Alliances at UBU, emphasized the importance of international collaboration, academic excellence, and mutual learning across cultures and institutions. She expressed her belief that initiatives like the GreenEdAsia project not only strengthen institutional capacity but also enrich the global perspective of academic communities.
Specific themes of our collaboration include:
- Green Transition: Participants engaged in sessions that explored strategies for integrating green transition principles into higher education curriculums. These sessions aimed to equip educators with the knowledge and tools needed to train a skilled workforce for the circular bioeconomy and renewable energy sectors
- Student-Centered and Competence-Based Education: Workshops and discussions emphasized the importance of student-centered learning approaches and competence-based education. These methods are crucial for developing modern educational products that meet the demands of a rapidly changing world
- Industry Collaboration: The visit included activities that showcased successful collaborations between higher education institutions and local industries. These collaborations provide students with practical experiences and opportunities to engage in real-world projects that contribute to the green transition in their communities
- Future Foresight Methods: Sessions on future foresight methods focused on identifying and analyzing the competences needed for the green transition. Participants explored innovative teaching strategies, such as the circular economy escape room activity, to enhance their educational practices
We are committed to international collaboration and sustainable education. The insights and experiences gained during this week will undoubtedly contribute to HAMK’s ongoing efforts to integrate green transition principles into its educational programs.
HAMK collaborating to advance green transition in Southeast Asia
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