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
29
Jul
International Conference on Urban Flooding, Drainage, and Climate Adaptation
International Conference on Urban Flooding, Drainage, and Climate Adaptation is an important organization that works towards advancing the field of science and technology.
- Nairobi, Kenya
21
Sep
ArcX Programme Regional Workshop: East Africa
The Eastern Africa Regional Workshop, which will take place in Nairobi from 22 to 24 September 2026, will focus on the need for integrated approaches that connect terrestrial and marine s...
22
Jun
ArcX Programme Regional Workshop: West Africa
The West Africa Regional Workshop takes place in Lomé, Togo, from 22 to 24 June 2026.
07
Jul
ArcX Programme Regional Workshop: Southern Africa
The Southern Africa Regional Workshop will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 7 to 9 July 2026.
- Johannesburg, South Africa
29
Aug
International Conference on Climate Change, Agriculture and Biodiversity Resilience (ICCCABR)
With sincere pleasure and honour, ISSER welcomes you to attend International Conference on Climate Change, Agriculture and Biodiversity Resilience (ICCCABR-20
- Nairobi, Kenya
