Environmental sustainability, green transformation, and climate initiatives took center stage in the new international Erasmus+ CBHE project (Project No: 101324380) — "From Data to Action: Supporting Green Transition in Moldovan Universities" (ACT4GREEN), in which Comrat State University (KDU) participates as a consortium partner. The project makes a significant contribution to greening university processes, modernizing institutional governance, and integrating higher education institutions of the Republic of Moldova into the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). The official Kick-off Meeting of the project took place from October 22 to 23, 2026, at Sinop University (Sinop, Republic of Türkiye), which acts as the grant holder and institutional coordinator of the project. The main sessions were held on October 22 and 23, 2026, at the Uluğ Bey Event Hall. Comrat State University was officially represented at the meeting by Assoc. Prof., Dr. Svetlana GHENOVA, responsible for the institutional representation of KDU. Within the project framework, KDU leads the coordination and development of the work package on strategic planning and green reporting. The first day of the ACT4GREEN international meeting was dedicated to a strategic project overview, team introductions, and a detailed breakdown of the Work Packages (WPs): Opening and Institutional Welcome: The leadership of Sinop University (SNU) welcomed the participants, emphasizing the importance of partnership and the vital role of the academic sector in driving the green transition; Project Overview: Representatives of the grant holder presented the overall concept, key objectives, target groups, and expected results across the four ACT4GREEN work packages; Partner Introductions: Each consortium institution presented its institutional profile, team members, and role within the project; Presentation of Work Packages (WP1 – WP4): WP1 (Project Management and Coordination): Lead — Sinop University (SNU). Key tasks, timelines, and management milestones were reviewed; WP2 (Green Transition Foundations and Baseline Set-up): Lead — "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galați (UDJG, Romania); WP3 (Strategic Planning, Learning Units and Green Reporting Cycle): Lead — Comrat State University (KDU). KDU's presentation outlined core approaches to developing learning blocks, integrating environmental components into university curricula, and establishing a green reporting system; WP4 (Dissemination, Exploitation & Sustainability): Lead — Moldova State University (USM). The second day (October 23, 2026) focused on institutional governance, financial regulations, quality assurance, and detailed planning for the first year of implementation: Governance and Decision-Making Structure: Participants discussed the mandate of the Steering Committee, coordination mechanisms, and conflict resolution procedures. The Project Management & Coordination Handbook was officially presented and adopted; Financial Management and Reporting: Experts reviewed Lump-sum grant system rules, pre-financing payment schedules, supporting documentation requirements, national co-financing, and audit expectations; Quality Assurance and Monitoring: The Quality Plan, target indicators, risk register, and internal/external evaluation procedures were formally approved; Communication and EU Visibility: Coordinators presented the Communication Plan, project website, social media channels, and mandatory EU emblem and funding acknowledgment standards; Detailed Work Plan for Months 1–12: WP leaders agreed on task-level monthly schedules, deliverable deadlines, event dates, and academic mobility timelines; Administrative Matters: Partners reviewed the status of the Consortium Agreement, access to the EU Funding & Tenders Portal, document templates, and workspace conventions. At the end of the day, the Steering Committee approved the list of agreed actions, assigned responsible persons, and confirmed the date and venue for the next consortium coordination meeting. The participation of Comrat State University in the ACT4GREEN project highlights the institution's commitment to environmental responsibility, adoption of European best practices, strengthening international collaboration, and embedding innovative technologies into education and research