67th Global Environment Facility Council

Current Context: The 67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting, held in Washington, DC, from June 17 to 20, 2024, brought together representatives from GEF member countries.

• These representatives included 14 from developed countries, 16 from developing countries, and two from economies in transition.
• The Council discussed and approved $736.4 million in funding for 34 projects focused on nature protection and restoration.
• The meeting was chaired by the GEF Council Chairperson, who facilitated discussions and decision-making. For further details, you can explore the official GEF page or UNEP’s summary.

Question:

1 Where did the 67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting take place?

• A) New York City, USA
• B) Washington, DC, USA
• C) London, United Kingdom
• D) Tokyo, Japan

Answer: B) The 67th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting, held in Washington, DC, from June 17 to 20, 2024, brought together representatives from GEF member countries.