National Policy on Biological Diversity 2016-2025. Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Alien species Capacity building Climate change Management/conservation Disasters Governance Indigenous peoples Policy/planning Protected area Sustainable development PIC-prior informed consent Access and benefit-sharing Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes 2016 – 2025 Abstract The National Policy on Biological Diversity (Policy) is Malaysia’s guide for biodiversity management. It is a multi-sectoral policy with national coverage that came into force in 2016 and which will be implemented for 10 years until 2025. The Policy emphasizes the need for continued conservation, sustainable utilisation and the sharing of benefits from biodiversity in a fair and equitable manner. It has clear targets, actions and timelines for implementation and calls for active participation by all stakeholders. This Policy complements Malaysia’s obligation under the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and the Sustainable Development Goals. Full text English