A/HRC/8/6 page 6 close cooperation with key stakeholders dealing with displacement in the United Nations, namely the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Emergency Relief Coordinator and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). More recently, he has embarked on more regular cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). The Representative wishes to make special mention of the cooperation which has been taking shape since last year with the new Peacebuilding Commission to ensure that greater account is taken of the rights and needs of displaced persons in peace processes. 15. Lastly, the Representative considers that he has a responsibility to draw the attention of those concerned to the emergence of new challenges. In this context, he wishes to highlight the protection of persons displaced as a result of natural disasters, which are likely to increase as a result of climate change and other factors. He also believes that an additional effort must be made to address the challenges specific to displacement in the context of peace processes, peace agreements and peacebuilding activities. In addition, there is a need for serious thought to be given to the way to respond to the needs of displaced persons in the transitional phase between the end of a humanitarian crisis proper and what is judged to be the best moment for development activities. II. ACTIVITIES CARRIED OUT BY THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL IN PURSUANCE OF HIS MANDATE 16. As in previous years, the Representative has continued to pursue his mandate by according priority to regular and open dialogue with governments. He has also made an effort to continue to cooperate with regional organizations and United Nations agencies with the aim of working together to ensure better mainstreaming of the human rights of internally displaced persons into their activities. A. Dialogue with governments 1. Country missions 17. During the period under review, the Representative travelled on official mission to the Central African Republic, Azerbaijan, Sri Lanka and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He also carried out working visits to Armenia, Côte d’Ivoire, Afghanistan and the United States of America. Central African Republic 18. At the Government’s invitation, the Representative made an official visit to the Central African Republic from 24 February to 3 March 2007. A detailed report containing his analysis of the situation, his conclusions and his recommendations is also being submitted to this Council session (A/HRC/8/6/Add.1). 19. During his visit, the Representative observed that the violence prevailing in the north of the Central African Republic is the main cause of population displacement. This violence is a direct result of the conflict affecting these regions; it also stems from the acts of brutality and human