Table 26.5 Objectives and national actions specified in the Malaysia NAPP (Ministry of Natural
Resources and Environment – NRE 2011)
Focal area
National objectives
National actions
1. Inventory and assessment 1.1 Determine the extent and
update status of resources of
peatland areas in Malaysia
1.1.1 Develop harmonised definition and classification of
peatlands
1.1.2 Determine the methodology and undertake national
peatland assessment including
review of values, functions and
management options for
peatlands
1.1.3 Review direct and indirect
uses, values and functions of
peatlands
1.2. Improve knowledge and
understanding of peatland
management
1.2.1 Based on findings from
1.1, review management options
through multi-stakeholder
consultations
1.3 Monitor and evaluate
peatland status and
management
1.3.1 Develop national guidelines for monitoring of peatland
areas
1.3.2 Undertake regular monitoring of peatland areas
2. Research
2.1 Undertake priority
research activities
2.1.1 Identify priorities, undertake research work on peatland
characteristics and functions
including hydrology, ecology,
carbon storage, GHG flux, biodiversity, etc.
2.1.2 Undertake R&D to
enhance sustainable management or develop new uses for
peatland products and resources
2.1.3 Research to assess and
support livelihood activities of
the local community
3. Awareness and capacity
building
3.1 Enhance public awareness
of peatland management
3.1.1 Develop and implement
communication strategy for sustainable peatland management
3.1.2 Develop and publish
materials in appropriate local
languages to create awareness
and understanding of peatlands
functions and values
3.2 Strengthen capacity for
sustainable peatland
management
3.2.1 Strengthen capacity
through allocation of resources
and targeted training activities
3.2.2 Strengthen existing or
where appropriate establish
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Focal area
National objectives
National actions
1. Inventory and assessment 1.1 Determine the extent and
update status of resources of
peatland areas in Malaysia
1.1.1 Develop harmonised definition and classification of
peatlands
1.1.2 Determine the methodology and undertake national
peatland assessment including
review of values, functions and
management options for
peatlands
1.1.3 Review direct and indirect
uses, values and functions of
peatlands
1.2. Improve knowledge and
understanding of peatland
management
1.2.1 Based on findings from
1.1, review management options
through multi-stakeholder
consultations
1.3 Monitor and evaluate
peatland status and
management
1.3.1 Develop national guidelines for monitoring of peatland
areas
1.3.2 Undertake regular monitoring of peatland areas
2. Research
2.1 Undertake priority
research activities
2.1.1 Identify priorities, undertake research work on peatland
characteristics and functions
including hydrology, ecology,
carbon storage, GHG flux, biodiversity, etc.
2.1.2 Undertake R&D to
enhance sustainable management or develop new uses for
peatland products and resources
2.1.3 Research to assess and
support livelihood activities of
the local community
3. Awareness and capacity
building
3.1 Enhance public awareness
of peatland management
3.1.1 Develop and implement
communication strategy for sustainable peatland management
3.1.2 Develop and publish
materials in appropriate local
languages to create awareness
and understanding of peatlands
functions and values
3.2 Strengthen capacity for
sustainable peatland
management
3.2.1 Strengthen capacity
through allocation of resources
and targeted training activities
3.2.2 Strengthen existing or
where appropriate establish
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