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<p>The United Kingdom recognises the unique biodiversity of Colombia's Pacific coast
and is committed to helping Colombia safeguard its environmental assets. Although
this region is not the focus of our programming, the United Kingdom has implemented
some climate change-related projects in the region, as well as some Newton Fund research
projects on biodiversity and sustainability.</p><p>We are aware of reports of violence
affecting certain areas in this region, and of the continuing presence of organised
armed groups competing for control of illicit economies.</p><p>The British Government
takes into careful consideration such factors when designing projects and deciding
which to fund, and we continually monitor the effect of such risks on our programme
work in consultation with colleagues working in Colombia. We also make a thorough
assessment of the impact of all of our projects, including on the human rights of
local communities.</p><p>We are steadfast in our support of the Colombian peace process,
and UK-funded programmes across a range of issues from biodiversity to climate change
help to improve the socio-economic conditions in rural areas and tackle the root causes
of insecurity, building towards a sustainable peace.</p>
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