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Question
GEF work focuses on:
Options
Biodiversity
Land degradation
Climatic change
All of these
Solution
All of these
Explanation:
The Global Environment Fund (GEF) was founded in 1992 to address environmental problems such as pollution, land degradation, ozone depletion, biodiversity loss, climate change, and international waters. To achieve the goals, it engages with several international organizations, civil society groups, and the commercial sector.
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Match each item in Column I with one item in Column II and choose the correct answer:
| Column I | Column II | ||
| 1. | Montreal Protocol | A. | Empowerment of women |
| 2. | Cairo Conference | B. | Protection of animals |
| 3. | Global Environmental Facility | C. | Funds for climate change |
| 4. | Cities | D. | Ozone depleted substances |
The figure given alongside refers to a major International Conference on the environment. This was held in ______.
What is GEF?
Explain any two areas of global environmental issues which are addressed by GEF.
How does GEF help in bringing about sustainability?
