The African Climate and Environment Center – Future African Savannas (AFAS) Annual Stakeholder Workshop, held on November 18, 2024, in Nairobi, convened a diverse range of participants from academia, policy, industry, and civil society. With the theme "Transferring Science into Practice," the event emphasized the urgent need to convert research into actionable strategies for climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation in Africa's savanna ecosystems.

The University of Nairobi hosted the 16th biennial Pan Africa Chemistry Network (PACN) Congress from October 29 to 31, 2024, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Africa and beyond. Celebrating its 16th anniversary, the PACN Congress underscored the ongoing commitment of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) to support scientific development and capacity building on the continent.