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It focuses on the coffee-growing region, emphasizing the role of high-elevation páramo ecosystems in regulating water supply. Key activities include developing WEAP models for the Río La Vieja and Alto Magdalena watersheds, integrating hydrology and water quality data, and applying the RAND Corporation's XLRM framework for robust decision-making. 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