Global Environment Facility (GEF) Complete for UPSC IAS Prelims in Hindi,Climate Change Organization

In this video, we break down the Global Environment Facility (GEF) — a key international mechanism that finances projects to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. You’ll learn about: GEF’s origin, structure, and objectives Funding mechanism and partner agencies (UNDP, UNEP, World Bank) India’s participation and major GEF-funded projects Conventions supported by GEF — UNFCCC, CBD, UNCCD, Stockholm, and Minamata GEF-8 replenishment and latest developments (2025) Important points for UPSC Prelims and GS Paper 3 This video connects static and current affairs dimensions, helping aspirants prepare smartly for UPSC Prelims 2025 and Mains 2025. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GS Topic-wise Study Planner and Progress Tracker, Download Here ↓ https://bit.ly/3ZkJFdH Sociology Solved PYQs (2013-2024) at one place , Click on the link below tp download ↓ https://bit.ly/4mloK44 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our World Famous UPSC Sociology Course: https://sleepyclasses.com/sociology-f... The only course in India that gets you UPSC Level GS Preparation: https://sleepyclasses.com/general-stu... For our Most Comprehensive Political Science and International Relations Course : https://sleepyclasses.com/psir-option... Join our dedicated telegram group for mains 2025 👉https://t.me/Sleepyclassesmains 00:00 – [Intro] GEF for UPSC: Why It Matters (GS Paper 3, environment, funding mechanism) 00:45 – What is GEF? Multilateral Environmental Fund for Developing Countries 01:40 – History: 1991 World Bank Trust to 1992 Rio Restructure (UNDP, UNEP, World Bank) 02:40 – GEF & Conventions: CBD, UNFCCC, UNCCD + Minamata, Stockholm POPs, BBNJ 03:45 – Objectives & Instruments: Grants, Concessional Loans, Blended Finance (UPSC current affairs) 05:00 – Funding & Replenishment: Donor Cycle, GEF-8 (2022–26), Priority Allocation Mix 06:05 – Governance: Assembly, 32-member Council, Secretariat (Washington DC), STAP & IEO, 18 Agencies 07:15 – Impact Snapshot: $24B Grants, $120B Co-financing, 5000+ Projects in 170+ Countries 08:25 – Criticisms & Challenges: Procedural Delays, Transparency Issues, Donor Bias 10:00 – India & GEF + Latest Updates: MoEFCC & MoF roles, Small Grants, GEMINI, GBF 30×30, PYQ & Mains tips #upsc #UPSC2025 #UPSCprelims