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KODECET

The KODECET project is a groundbreaking initiative shaping the future of education. Funded by the ERASMUS-EDU-2023-CBHE program, we’re a consortium of leading universities from Finland, Austria, India, and Thailand. Our mission is to integrate Sustainable and Circular Economy (SACE) principles into higher education curricula across Asia and Europe.

Our Vision

We envision a world where educational systems empower individuals to drive the global shift towards sustainable and circular economies.

Our Mission

KODECET is committed to developing and delivering comprehensive educational resources on SACE. These resources will equip new faculty members, students, and early-stage professionals with the knowledge and skills to excel in and promote SACE principles.

At the heart of our strategy lie four Digi-SUSTEACH centers established at partner universities in India and Thailand. These centers serve as hubs for SACE education, offering open-source courses and a wealth of learning materials accessible to a global audience. By leveraging the advanced expertise of European universities, we aim to build capacity in Asian institutions. This strengthens their roles in both education and industry, fostering a global movement towards a circular economy.

KODECET specifically targets Asian economies that face a shortage of SACE expertise. With growing industries, countries like India and Thailand need skilled workers to transition towards circular models and meet national and global sustainability goals. This aligns with the “China plus one” strategy by foreign businesses, which identifies these countries as key industrializing regions. Building on the extensive SACE knowledge developed in European countries like Finland, Netherlands, and Austria since 2015, KODECET facilitates knowledge exchange for capacity building in Asia. This collaboration benefits both continents:

Asia: Universities in India and Thailand will gain access to cutting-edge SACE knowledge and resources through our four Digi-SUSTEACH centers. These centers will provide three comprehensive courses with open-source materials in booklet and video formats. Additionally, KODECET will train 20 faculty members, enroll over 120 students, and organize a HACKATHON with 80 participants to foster university-business collaboration. This knowledge will then be disseminated to other universities, colleges, and businesses, creating a lasting impact.

Europe: By collaborating with esteemed Asian counterparts, European universities will gain valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Asian economies. This collaborative exchange fosters a deeper understanding of the global sustainability landscape, equipping all partners to better address these issues.

We invite educational institutions, industry stakeholders, and students from around the globe to join us on this transformative journey. Together, we can drive the advancement of sustainable and circular economies, creating a better future for all.

Project Management
University of Jyväskylä
School of Business and Economics

Bhavesh Sarna, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher / Project Leader

Lastest News

  • Advancing Sustainable Circular Economy Education: Insights from KODECET’s September Project Meeting
    The KODECET crew was welcomed by our dean professor Hanna-Leena Pesonen at JSBE Campus The KODECET project partners met in person in the sunny and unexpectedly warm mid-September weather in Jyväskylä University Finland. In this blog I wanted to share my reflections and insights from the meeting and our work in advancing Sustainable Circular Economy Education. Reflections on the JourneyCelebrating […]
  • Cultivating Sustainability Champions: Promoting KODECET Across Indian Campuses
    As an educator passionate about sustainability and circular economy, I recently had the privilege of engaging with bright minds at four esteemed institutions across India. These serendipitous encounters, which aligned with the spirit of our KODECET project, took place at the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) in Greater Noida, Management Development Institute (MDI) in Gurugram, and both Nirma University […]
  • Bridging Gaps in Circular Economy Knowledge with the KODECET Project
    The circular economy (CE) is rapidly emerging as a critical strategy for achieving sustainable development. This approach prioritizes extending product lifecycles, maximizing resource efficiency, and minimizing waste generation. However, transitioning to a CE requires more than just innovative business models and cutting-edge technologies. It also necessitates a fundamental shift in educational paradigms and a focus on fostering expertise in CE […]
  • Focus Group Discussions on the theme of “Sustainability and Circular Economy”
    Over the last week, our project partners at BIMTECH-Birla Institute of Management Technology, Institute of Management, Nirma University, College of Computing, PSU Phuket and Payap Center for Social Impact organised 4 Focus Group Discussions on the theme of “Sustainability and Circular Economy”. The aim of the focus groups was to gain a more in-depth understanding of the state of circular […]
  • Project Kick-off meeting
    22 January 2024, Our new Erasmus+ project, KODECET aims to support the development of the circular economy in Thailand and India. We are excited to be hosting the project kick-off meeting at PYU with participants from partner universities in Finland, Austria, India and Thailand.

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