<< Objectives >>Increasing permeability between vocational and higher education Recruiting universities for tasks of further education in climate and environmental protectionProviding excellently qualified entrepreneurs, managers and skilled workers and reducing the shortage of skilled workers to meet the challenges in climate and environmental protection Strengthening the productivity of SMEs through innovation support and R&D projectsPromoting cooperation between SMEs and colleges/universities<< Implementation >>Analyses economy, education and labor markets and qualification needsCreation of solution models for 4 project countries Development and implementation of Train the Trainer programDevelopment and implementation of 2 dual three-stage Bachelor's degree programs and 2 further trainings in climate and environmental protectionImplementation of R&D projects in SMEsQuality assurance for training measures and project implementationDissemination, transfer of results and implementation consultation<< Results >>Result report of the analyses of the economy, education and labor markets and qualification needs.Solution models for four project countriesComplete train-the-trainer programModule manuals with all documentation for two dual three-stage Bachelor's programs in climate and environmental protectionTwo further education programs in climate and environmental protectionR&D projects implemented in SMEsQuality manual and results reportsManual, result videos and broad regional transfer of results