This article highlights the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa's (AFSA) call at COP29 for the promotion of agroecology and increased climate adaptation finance for Africa. AFSA emphasizes the need for sustainable food systems and resilience-building strategies to address climate change impacts. They urge global policymakers to prioritize local food production and ecological farming practices, which align with community needs and biodiversity conservation. The organization also stresses equitable access to climate finance to ensure African nations can adapt effectively to climate challenges.