Deliverable 2.2 - EE Strategic Plan Report in Higher Education

This Strategic Plan defines how Environmental Engineering (EE) higher education in Uzbekistan will be modernised. It aligns national education with the EU Green Deal and the Bologna Process (EQF Level 7). The plan was developed within the GREENDT Erasmus+ CBHE project. It also supports Uzbekistan’s Green Economy Strategy (2019–2030) and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The strategy is based on strong evidence. It draws on a SWOT analysis and a survey of 1,907 stakeholders, including students and industry representatives. Based on this analysis, five strategic pillars have been defined:

1. Academic Excellence – Aligning EE curricula with international standards and EQF Level 7 requirements.
2. Digital Integration – Using IoT, GIS, and AI in environmental monitoring and resource management education.
3. Infrastructure development - Development of standards for Environmental Engineering Laboratories (EE-Labs) and the establishment of modern EE-Labs at KIUT, CAGU, FerPI, AndMI, and JizPI.
4. Capacity Building – Strengthening academic staff through international cooperation and modern teaching methods such as Problem-Based Learning.
5. Industry–Academia Synergy – Developing dual education, internships, and joint research with industry.

The GREENDT project acts as the main driver of this transformation. It shifts EE education from a descriptive model to a competency-based system. This Strategic Plan defines a clear roadmap and key performance indicators (KPIs). These tools will allow progress to be monitored and will support the long-term sustainability of the green transition in Uzbekistan’s higher education system.