The main objective of the GREENDT project is to empower staff and students of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Uzbekistan in the field of Environmental Engineering (EE) through the transfer of knowledge from European Union (EU) universities. This initiative aligns with the European Commission's Green Deal priority, which aims to promote a sustainable transition in environmental protection. The core focus is on enhancing the qualifications and skills of students at Uzbek HEIs by developing an innovative Master's program in Environmental Engineering. The program also aims to foster the exchange of best practices, strengthen cooperation in the field of electrical energy between European and Uzbek universities, and increase students’ entrepreneurial activity, thereby improving their employability through innovation. GREENDT further seeks to contribute to societal development by establishing an Environmental Engineering Community (EE Community). This community will act as a collaborative network, involving municipalities, industrial enterprises, governmental agencies, and non-governmental organizations, to facilitate access to existing data, laboratories, and services. The goal is to encourage the creation of specialized companies and provide a platform for sharing knowledge and resources. Moreover, GREENDT supports the modernization of key environmental stakeholders within the EE Nexus, helping them become more competitive and innovative. This approach promotes a sustainable transition, encourages the creation of green jobs, and contributes to the development of a climate-neutral society with a gender-transformative perspective. The structure of GREENDT involves a multi-actor environment and is based on two main instruments for transformation: 1. Higher Education Institutions 2. Governance (Policy) The proposed actions within the GREENDT project include: • Implementation of five Master’s degree programs in Environmental Engineering; • Establishment of five EE laboratories to support research activities of Master’s students and to provide services to industry and civil society; • Development of an e-learning platform offering free access to information, online courses, and specialized content to support the Master’s programs. • Introduction of a new integrated educational system in Environmental Engineering based on the experience of European Union universities; • Development and implementation of a new Master's degree program in partner universities of Uzbekistan, supported by a complete set of legal documents, standards, curricula, and methodological guidelines; • Training and upskilling of academic staff from partner universities in Uzbekistan and professionals from non-academic organizations at EU partner universities in new competence-based approaches in Environmental Engineering, enhancing their international working capacity and professionalism; • Establishment of six I-LABs equipped with modern technology for Master's students, researchers, and lecturers at all partner universities in Uzbekistan, utilizing advanced European expertise; • Enhancing the digital competence level of teachers and students, and supporting the mobility of students, staff, and researchers; • Preparation and publication of new-generation textbooks and teaching materials, along with the development and implementation of innovative teaching methodologies in environmental sciences; • Capacity building of specialized subject lecturers at partner universities in Uzbekistan to effectively operate new laboratory equipment; • Organization of training activities and seminars for university teachers and engineers from industrial enterprises.