CIAO DATE: 06/2012
June 2012
Maritime Institute of Malaysia
International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) was celebrated on 22 May 2012 with the theme Marine Biodiversity. The IDB provides Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and other interested stakeholders an opportunity to raise awareness of the issues and increase practical actions towards protecting and promoting biodiversity. This article describes the status of marine biodiversity conservation, achievements, and major challenges involved in safeguarding Malaysia’s marine ecosystems and environment.
Resource link: Protecting Malaysia's Marine Biodiversity for Future Generations: Issues, Challenges and The Way Forward [PDF] - 164K