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Indigenous knowledge & climate science
Connecting local forecasting knowledge with scientific evidence through respectful, participatory research.
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Connecting local forecasting knowledge with scientific evidence through respectful, participatory research.
Local forecasting knowledge is rooted in experience of place, seasons and livelihoods. Documenting it responsibly requires informed consent, attention to how knowledge is held and an understanding of what communities are comfortable sharing.
We support systematic documentation, comparison and validation of local indicators alongside scientific information. The aim is to understand their relevance for preparedness and adaptation while respecting differences in scale, interpretation and uncertainty.
What we support
Focused capabilities.
A connected perspective.
Comparison of local and scientific forecasts
Inclusive community validation
Our team brings together climate, social research, evaluation and environmental expertise. We select methods to match the question rather than applying a standard package to every context.
How we work
Designed around
the decision.
Clarify the context
We begin by understanding the purpose of the work, existing information, stakeholder needs and the decisions that will use the findings. This shapes a proportionate and locally relevant research design.
Engage inclusively
Participatory methods create space for different community perspectives. Informed consent, gender and social inclusion, and careful handling of participant information are built into the process.
Analyse and validate
Evidence is reviewed across sources, with technical quality checks and discussion of emerging findings. We distinguish observations, interpretations and recommendations, and explain uncertainty.
Communicate for use
Outputs are structured around practical decisions: clear findings, prioritised recommendations and accessible presentations that help stakeholders use the evidence.
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