Key activities include:
Science–Policy Dialogues and Workshops
- Convene government and institutional partners to co-develop policies informed by scientific evidence.
Policy Engagement and Evidence Translation
- Provide expert input to national policy processes, including:
- Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
- National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs)
- National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
- Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS)
Collaboration and Networking
- Build strong partnerships across South Africa, Africa, and globally.
- Expand policy networks to support the Hub’s thematic focus.
- Leverage networks to attract third-stream funding.
African Academy for Water, Environment and Health (AA-WEH)
- Support African-led research and innovation on water, food, environment, and health.
- Lead and integrate into African-led communities of practice (CoPs) to align regional efforts and related initiatives.
