Q. Consider the following statements about the Global Wildlife Program (GWP):

1. It is a World-Bank led global partnership that promotes wildlife conservation and sustainable development.
2. The GWP is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF)

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes: First statement is correct. The Global Wildlife Program is a World-Bank led global partnership that promotes wildlife conservation and sustainable development by combating illicit trafficking in wildlife. GWP’s priority is combating wildlife poaching, trafficking, and demand. Second statement is correct. The GEF Trust Fund is the primary source for grants made by the GEF. The GWP is also funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The GEF also administers the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), the Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) & the Nagoya Protocol Implementation Fund.

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