The annual Africa Regional Centres of Excellence (ArcX) Forum in Nairobi, an initiative under the EU–Africa partnership, convened stakeholders from Africa and Europe to stress the critical role of science, technology, and innovation in accelerating Africa's green transition and sustainable development, particularly in managing natural resources.

• Dr. Robert Nasi, Director of Science at CIFOR-ICRAF, warned that Africa is losing its forests at an alarming rate, threatening agriculture, increasing unemployment, and damaging the tourism sector.
• The forum emphasized agroecology as a vital solution to boost food production, restore biodiversity, and build resilience to climate shocks.
• Stakeholders highlighted the need for credible data and effective monitoring systems to translate scientific research into political action, bridging the gap between knowledge and governance to inform decisions for Africa's future.