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<p>The UK recognises the need to better understand the complex links between migration,
climate change and environmental degradation to inform our policy and action. Where
relevant, all Government departments include climate change impact as part of their
policy development and analysis.</p><p>Initial analysis suggests that climate extremes
and environmental degradation are often amplifiers of other principal migration drivers.</p><p>Climate
change is not covered in the Refugee Convention as grounds for a well-founded fear
of persecution and we do not have any plans to broaden this definition. We recognise
however, that climate change will increasingly become a significant factor in driving
migration. For those who do not qualify for refugee status, we consider whether they
are at risk of serious harm and are in need of protection on humanitarian grounds.
This ensures that we do not remove anyone who faces persecution or serious harm on
return to their country of origin. If protection is not required, we consider if there
are any family or private life reasons, medical reasons or other exceptional circumstances
that would warrant a grant of leave.</p>
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