Protected Areas Master List - NRE

Conclusion1. Protected areas are a key strategy in conserving biodiversity.2. As a signatory of the CBD, Malaysia has an obligation to contribute to globaltargets for protected areas.3. The national protected area system should have adequate representation ofdifferent ecosystem types (currently some ecosystems are under-represented).4. Protected areas should be integrated into the wider landscape and seascape –land use planning at all levels (National, State & Local) should incorporateprotected areas.5. Protected areas should be incorporated into cross-sectoral policies anddevelopment programmes, e.g. National Agricultural Policy, National ForestryPolicy, National Timber Industry Policy.