CCD–STeDe aims to prepare experts in the area of sustainable territorial development in the context of global climate and environmental emergencies. This unique, inclusive, high-quality, innovative, multi-languages, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master is jointly managed by a consortium of 2 EU and 3 non-EU universities and 3 EU and 1 non-EU professional partner. In line with the E+ Work Programme and the EU’s priorities for building carbon-neutral societies, under the environmental and climate justice perspective, CCD-STeDe objectives are to reinforce and disseminate knowledge and competencies and enhance career prospects for young people in the field of sustainable territorial development and climate change, in Europe and beyond; create a network of academic and professional institutions cooperating to increase international dimension and attractiveness, improving the quality and the excellence of their academic offer and research; promote dialogue between academic, state and civil society organisations, facilitating processes of active citizenship, social cohesion and constructive collaboration in the direction of an equal and sustainable change; respond to societal and labour market needs of talented professionals for just transition. Based on the needs analysis, specific objectives are reached implementing activities of 2 work packages: WP1: Management and implementation of the Master programme; WP2 Selection and supervision of students. CCD-STeDe will support 80 most talented selected students (receiving a scholarship), and 40 self-sponsored students with inclusive, quality and innovation-driven education. The consortium is committed to engage 2 students with special needs. Output: Double or joint degrees; Website, Social network, Newsletter; the Permanent table of consultation among Partners, students, labour market, civil society; publication of best thesis; Alumni network.