Several authors have highlighted the need to foster a respectful dialogue between Indigenous knowledge  and local knowledge  and modern science towards a holistic research model    , AR5 WGII Section 14.2.2 ], but few ecological studies have attempted this integration . Examples in tropical forest ecosystems include topics such as monitoring climate impacts; local climates; seed, water and land management resilience-increasing practices; and climate threats to traditional agriculture . A growing number of methods are available to help this dialogue ]  . While there is expanding interest among decision makers, researchers, Indigenous Peoples and civil society on IK and LK , gaps remain regarding links between place-and-culture dimensions and adaptive capacities .
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