Malaysia’s Budget 2027 includes funding for biodiversity conservation, community rangers and green initiatives, alongside measures to address issues such as flooding and water security.
The government has also increased the allocation for the ecological fiscal transfer, which provides funding to state governments to support conservation efforts.
But WWF-Malaysia had called for a much bigger investment in nature ahead of the Budget, including RM1bn for the ecological fiscal transfer, dedicated funding for nature-based solutions, and a commitment to spend at least 1% of the national budget on nature and biodiversity.
So, how do the measures announced compare with what’s needed to protect Malaysia’s natural environment? Are we investing enough in conservation, and what more could be done to ensure nature is properly accounted for in the country’s development plans?
To explore this, BFM talks to Dr Jason Hon, the director of conservation at WWF-Malaysia.
Presenter and producer: Juliet Jacobs for BFM
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