CHM - ORTA large proportion of our terrestrial and aquatic biodiversity lies within the various forest formations that constitute Malaysia’s tropical evergreen rainforests, which are renowned to be among the richest and most productive terrestrial ecosystems on Earth. There is also an increasing understanding that forests play an important role in addressing emerging issues such as climate change as well as ensuring water and food security, as well as quality of life. Therefore, upholding good governance and sound management of our forests is crucial for biodiversity conservation, and to honour our commitment to maintain at least 50% of our land area under forest and tree cover, as stated unequivocally in the Malaysia Policy on Forestry.
Forest governance, in terms of the process of decision-making, is a critical element for the long-term protection of our forests and the conservation of the biodiversity and ecosystem services they harbour. Despite having comprehensive legislation and strong institutional frameworks, we must strive to continuously improve basic tenets such as participation, transparency, and accountability, in the governance of our forests.
| Global Targets | Degree of Alignment |
GBF-T08. Minimize impacts of climate change and ocean acidification including through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approaches GBF-T08. Minimize impacts of climate change and ocean acidification including through nature-based solutions and/or ecosystem-based approachesMinimize the impact of climate change and ocean acidification on biodiversity and increase its resilience through mitigation, adaptation, and disaster risk reduction actions, including through nature-based solution and/or ecosystem-based approaches, while minimizing negative and fostering positive impacts of climate action on biodiversity. | Medium |
GBF-T10. Areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainably GBF-T10. Areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainablyEnsure that areas under agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and forestry are managed sustainably, in particular through the sustainable use of biodiversity, including through a substantial increase of the application of biodiversity friendly practices, such as sustainable intensification, agroecological and other innovative approaches contributing to the resilience and long-term efficiency and productivity of these production systems and to food security, conserving and restoring biodiversity and maintaining nature’s contributions to people, including ecosystem functions and services . | Medium |
To achieve this target, we need to: 1)Strengthen forest governance and regulations; 2)Enhance sustainable forest management and 3) Leverage technology to enhance forest monitoring and reporting.
The actions in the NBSAP are mapped to align with the global targets.
The non-state commitments are detailed in the implementing agencies in Malaysia's NBSAP.