Knowledge of climate change influences decision-making not only by providing information but also by increasing the motivation to act and by promoting behaviour change. Evidence from many sectors , ocean and coastal ecosystems , and agriculture  and regions , Asia  and North America  shows that building capacity  can support adaptation and limited governance capacity can constrain it . An emerging area of research examines the contribution of building capacity within public and technical organisations and agencies to draw on Indigenous knowledge and local knowledge . A number of factors influence the effect of knowledge on motivation and behaviour change, including values and education.
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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