Conservation in Malaysia is an issue of national importance. As amegadiverse country,Malaysia is rich inwildlife, endemic species and unique habitats. Wildlife protection began in some form as early as the 1880s, before the formation of Malaysia.[2] The country ratified theConvention on Biological Diversity in 1994 and by 2019 had joined 17 multilateral environmental agreements related tobiodiversity.[3] Despite having numerous national parks and protected areas, and implementing conservation policies and legislation,forest loss and otherenvironmental issues present major challenges for biodiversity conservation.[3]
Another challenge is the inclusion ofindigenous peoples in conservation efforts. While some states (likeSabah) havenon-governmental organizations that work to include indigenous people, a 2020 report found that " ...there seems to be little work and progress in increasing the involvement of indigenous peoples and local communities in conservation efforts at the local level."[3]
Conservation is overseen by theDepartment of Wildlife and National Parks inPeninsular Malaysia.Marine protected areas in Malaysia are managed by the Department of Fisheries under theFisheries Act of 1989. As of 2022, Malaysia has gazetted 53 marine protected areas.[4]
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