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TAM Report / Armenia - Green education

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Petya Mitova • 15 December 2025
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GENERAL INFORMATION

TAM title: Toward “Green” Education: Development of Competencies on “Green” Universities in Armenia

Type of Event: Webinar

Modality: Online

Country: Armenia

Dates: 23 December 2024

Participants: The online seminar gathered over 100 participants from Armenian higher education institutions, including academic and administrative staff, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Education and Research and other national stakeholders. In addition, around 20 participants joined from HEIs in Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, making it a regional event.

              

THEMES COVERED

  • Basic principles of sustainability and greening in higher education
  • Sustainability goals and criteria in EU-funded projects
  • Approaches and strategies used by European universities to promote greening
  • Challenges encountered in engaging students, staff, and communities in greening initiatives
  • The EUGREEN Alliance as a model of European cooperation in sustainability
  • Practical examples and good practices from 20+ EU universities
  • Competencies needed for developing “green universities”
  • Institutional strategies and roadmaps for greening Armenian HEIs

 

KEY OUTCOMES

During the workshop, participants:

  • Strengthened their understanding of sustainability principles, concepts, and terminology
  • Discussed and developed tailored strategies for integrating greening initiatives in Armenian universities
  • Improved awareness of European models and partnerships related to sustainability
  • Identified challenges and opportunities for engaging communities in greening efforts
  • Built stronger ties between Armenian HEIs and European institutions
  • Contributed to establishing a roadmap for future greening actions in Armenian higher education

OVERVIEW

The TAM “Toward Green Education: Development of Competencies on Green Universities in Armenia” focused on strengthening knowledge and institutional capacity related to sustainability in higher education. The webinar explored how Armenian universities can adopt greening strategies aligned with European standards, enhance sustainability competencies, and integrate environmentally responsible practices into governance, teaching, research, and campus management.

The programme covered four major thematic blocks: understanding sustainability principles, analysing greening initiatives in European HEIs, exploring challenges faced by EU universities, and examining the EUGREEN alliance as a model for green transformation. The sessions were delivered mainly through PowerPoint presentations enriched with over 50 practical examples and web links, followed by Q&A segments that encouraged open discussion. Participants exchanged experiences, reflected on local challenges, and considered how to translate EU good practices into actionable strategies within the Armenian context.

 

ENHANCING IMPACT: PROPOSED NEXT STEPS

  • Integrate sustainability into the curriculum across disciplines, including interdisciplinary courses.
  • Strengthen collaboration with industry, government, and community organisations to support applied sustainability initiatives.
  • Enhance research and innovation in sustainability, including funding and establishing dedicated research centres.
  • Organise a follow-up online webinarin two years to assess progress, exchange experiences, and refine strategies.
  • Use more examples of good practicesto support implementation across Armenian HEIs.
  • Foster partnerships with European universities active in greening and sustainable development.
  • Encourage institution-wide engagement, involving students, staff, and leadership in sustainability efforts.
  • Consider future TAMs on scientific outreach and public engagement to support communication of sustainability goals.

 

RESOURCES AND BACKGROUND MATERIAL

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