Economic and social development are widely affected by the impacts of climate change. It is of critical importance that higher education system contribute to building capacities and interdisciplinary knowledge for a sustainable and resilient society, able to build back better our vulnerable economies. Investors, insurers, businesses, cities and citizens across the EU and the Balkans should be able to access data and to develop instruments to integrate climate change into their risk management practices. This proposal is relevant to the objectives and activities of the CBHE action and specificities of Strand II. It is based on identified needs analysis performed in each of the target countries of Region 1 and of the target groups and final beneficiaries. The wider aim and the specific objectives of the project are in line with “Green Deal” EU overarching priority, as a project that supports action within higher education systems for creating climate resilient communities. The Needs Analysis revealed the following challenges across WBC HEIs, and advised on the possible areas of intervention: • Absence of climate centers/hubs affiliated to the WBC HEIs; • Limited or missing climate and sustainability courses; • Limited typologies of teaching and learning methodologies applied in teaching process; • Lack of professional courses in the field of climate and sustainability; • Lack of students activities targeting climate and sustainability; • Very limited collaboration capacities with business sector in the field of climate; • Lack or very limited efforts to implement climate smart solutions within HEI services. Based on the performed needs analysis the broader aim of the project was defined: Mainstream a holistic approach towards on climate and sustainability action. The WPs, tasks and activities of this proposal are conceived for fulfilling this aim.