Visit of CLIMAN project participants to Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania)
From 4 September to 8 September 2023, representatives of West Ukrainian National University took part in a five-day study visit dedicated to cooperation with stakeholders on climate management and sustainable development.
WUNU was represented by Olena Borysiak ( project coordinator, director of the Education and Research Centre for Innovative Development and Training); Vasyl Brych (director of the Education and Research Institute of Innovation, Nature Management and Infrastructure), Antin Shuvar (head of the Department of Agribiotechnology) and Uliana Tkach (deputy director of the Education and Research Institute of Innovation, Nature Management and Infrastructure). The event was held at Mykolas Romeris University (Lithuania), within the framework of the project 619119-EPP-1-2020-1-NL-EPPKA2-CBHE-JP "Synergy of educational, scientific, managerial and industrial components for climate management and climate change prevention" / CLIMAN (Erasmus+ Programme, Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation Instrument, Action KA2: Higher Education Capacity Building).
The aim of this programme is to deepen the project participants' knowledge of the importance and intricacies of effective stakeholder cooperation in addressing climate change, promoting sustainable development and managing environmental challenges.
The agenda of the study visit included participation in lectures, workshops and practical classes on the climate management system in the European Union. The topics covered included the application of environmental solutions in urban environments; the use of statistical methods in environmental management; environmental mapping opportunities; and ways to engage stakeholders in the implementation of environmental services in the areas of interest.
The final stage of the project's educational programme was the presentation of the completed task by each group of participants. The WUNU delegation was represented by Uliana Tkach and Olena Borysiak who presented their report on "Nature-based Solutions to prevent urban flooding and urban heat stress in Vilnius". In general, the project participants gained excellent experience and knowledge about the impact of climate change on the environment, as well as the application of nature-based solutions in urban space.
The project is co-financed by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the grantor can be held responsible for them.
