This updated e-course offers an introduction to the Global Environment Facility (GEF), a unique international partnership focused on safeguarding the global environment. It is a joint production of the GEF Secretariat’s Knowledge & Learning Team and the Open Learning Campus (OLC) of the World Bank Group, and is hosted by the OLC. Through this course, you will gain a solid understanding of the GEF’s mission, history, and institutional structure. The course highlights the organizing principles and priority areas under the 8th GEF replenishment period (GEF-8), building on lessons from GEF-7. It also covers key cross-cutting issues, the basics of GEF funding and operational policies, and the results framework guiding GEF-8 programming. In addition, you will gain an understanding of GEF’s Integrated Programs, how they are designed to address complex environmental challenges through systems thinking, cross-sectoral collaboration, and transformative approaches.
About Open Learning Campus
All registered users of OLC can experience its impact of new features. If you are already registered with OLC you can directly sign in to the new system. If you are a new user then do register to avail of the dynamic learning opportunities from WBG to deepen your knowledge and skills on a variety of development related topics. For example, you will have access to timely resources such as:
- Ted like video talks
- Podcasts
- Formal learnings (i.e., Self-paced courses/Facilitated Courses/MOOCs)
- Live events and Knowledge Exchanges
- Communities of Practice
You will have access to an extensive catalog of resources through which you can search and discover relevant learning materials.
How to Access the Course Content
To access the course content, please follow the below registration steps:
- Open https://wbg.edcast.com/
- Navigate to “No account?” and select “Create one!”. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Enter the code that you received via email at the “Enter Code” field. Select “Sign in” to continue with the next step.
- Fill in your First and Last Names and select a preferred communication language. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Select up to five learning goals. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Select up to five skills. Select “Next” to continue with the next step.
- Congratulations and welcome to the OLC! You’ll find additional tips and suggestions inside the “Welcome to the Open Learning Campus” channel at the top of the home page.
Course Details
- Mode: Self-Paced