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What is GEF?
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Solution
GEF (Global Environment Facility) is a global finance organisation. It gives grants and concessional loans to underdeveloped countries to fund environmental projects. The GEF was founded at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Its headquarters are located in Washington, D.C.
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GEF work focuses on:
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 ______.
Explain any two areas of global environmental issues which are addressed by GEF.
How does GEF help in bringing about sustainability?
