As Africa continues to face a growing number of climate disasters, adapting to a warmer planet will require centering—and upscaling—local solutions. It was this idea that grounded a conversation featuring global policy leaders, funders, and development partners, and moderated by TIME’s Chief Climate Officer Shyla Raghav.  The panel took place on the second day of the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where leaders from around the continent and beyond are meeting this