Transversal Component
Title: Transversal Component.
Main Objective: Operate through the JRC’s Africa Knowledge Platform and serve as an integration engine, connecting thematic sectors and aligning the contributions of the RCoEs around a unified and coherent vision.
Specific Objectives:
- Ensure effective coordination of the ArcX programme through a robust and well-managed transversal mechanism;
- Enhance the science–policy interface by providing targeted support services that facilitate evidence-based decision-making;
- Strengthen knowledge circulation and collective learning across ArcX through an efficient and interoperable knowledge management mechanism;
- Promote inter-sectoral networking and partnership opportunities by delivering tailored support services that connect actors across thematic and regional domains.
Starting Year: 2023
Implementation Duration: 6 years
Areas of Impact:
- Strategic coherence;
- Programme efficiency;
- Reduced duplication;
- Evidence-based decisions;
- Policy harmonisation;
- Uptake of scientific insights;
- Knowledge circulation;
- Collective learning;
- Scaling of innovations;
- Innovation ecosystems;
- Cross-sector alliances;
- Private-sector + Africa–Europe cooperation
Target Groups: Regional Centers of Excellence.
ArcX Partners: See ArcX Partners card and the ArcX Partnership Map.
Component Coordinator: Agriconsulting Europe S.A. (AESA).
Scientific and Technical Support from EC - DG JRC: DG-JRC Directorate D (Sustainable Resources) Unit D6 (Nature Conservation and Observations).
Available Resources
08
Apr
Consultation workshop - OPERA project
In the framework of the project OPERA - Ocean Prediction Enhancement in Regions of Africa, the workshop will bring together representatives from key African institutions working in
- Hybrid - Cape Town, South Africa and online
12
Sep
Global Climate Action Summit
The World Summit on Climate Action will bring together people from around the world to present climate action and inspire deeper commitments from national governments and each other in su...
- San Francisco, California
09
Jun
2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE
The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sust...
- Nice, France
