The inaugurating Conference on Accelerating Adaptation of Agriculture in Africa (C4A) took place in Abuja, Nigeria from 16 to 19 October 2023. The C4A conference brought together agricultural experts, policymakers and stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. The event provided a platform to discuss and promote strategies to support agricultural adaptation in Africa, where the agricultural sector plays a key role in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people. The conference was attended by a representative of the IPC, National Coordinator of the Global Youth Biodiversity Network in Chad, Regional Coordinator for Youth for Adaptation Finance in Africa, Coordinator of the Pan-African Climate Alliance Idriss Adoum Idriss.