Full and effective stakeholder engagement is indispensable to REDD Plus.
To contribute toward Malaysia's pledge to maintain at least 50% forest cover and fulfil our NDC under the Paris Agreement, a detailed framework has been put in place to maximise the expertise of different stakeholder groups.
The land administration structure in Malaysia demarcates the power to manage land to the State Authority.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) which hosts the REDD Plus Unit (URP) plays the leading role in implementing the Strategy.
The State Governments and their agencies have jurisdiction over and responsibility for the management of land, water and forests.
Given their vast knowledge and their aptitude to work with indigenous peoples and local communities, civil society will play a very important role.
They are envisaged to be active partners in managing our forest and the resources.
The private sector will play an important role. A framework for public-private partnership will be established.
The research community has an important role to play in ensuring that the results obtained are reliable.
If you represent a private company: REDD Plus offers companies a valuable opportunity to be part of the larger movement to combat climate change.
If you represent an NGO or CSO: Under REDD Plus in Malaysia, you have a big role to play in working with state governments and local communities.
If you represent/part of a local community: Supporting REDD Plus actions is equivalent to local communities safeguarding their livelihood.
A detailed framework has been put in place to maximise the expertise of different stakeholder groups.