Multiple choice

With reference to Global Environment Facility, which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. It serves as financial mechanism for Convention on Biological Diversity and United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

  2. It undertakes scientific research on environmental issues at global level.

  3. It is an agency under OECD to facilitate the transfer of technology and funds to underdeveloped countries with specific aim to protect their environment.

  4. Both (1) and (2)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Several GEF projects have incoproprated research components to find solutions to problems of biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. GEF has a Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel (STAP) which provides strategic scientific and technical advice to the GEF on its strategy and programs.

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