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<p>As we prepare for our independent trade policy, the UK Government is committed
to upholding the UK’s high environmental standards. The Government is exploring all
options in the design of future trade and investment agreements, including possible
environment provisions.</p><p> </p><p>The UK remains committed to protecting the world’s
rainforests and will continue to do so in Brazil through International Climate Finance
programmes. We believe the key to reducing deforestation is to work in partnership
with Brazil and through HMG programmes the UK Government has committed £131 million
to support REDD Early Movers, Rural Sustentavel and Partnerships for Forests. The
UK government recently committed a further £10 million in support.</p>
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