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INTERVENTION BY H.E. AMBASSADOR SYED MOHAMAD HASRIN AIDID

PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF MALAYSIA TO THE UNITED NATIONS

 

FOR

INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE

“HARMONY WITH NATURE AND BIODIVERSITY: CONTRIBUTIONS OF ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS AND EARTH-CENTERED LAW”

 

 

Madam Moderator,

 

1.       At the outset, I wish to thank you for convening this important dialogue today. Malaysia aligns itself with the statement delivered by Pakistan on behalf of the G77.

 

2.       Our discussion today places great emphasis on the connection between harmony with nature and the protection of biodiversity. This includes the challenges that come with economic activities carried out by humans and how best they could govern such activities while focusing on improving livelihood and sustainability. In this regard, we must be mindful of Mother Earth when using the resources that surround us.

 

3.       In Malaysia, the State governments are given incentives for them to protect and expand existing natural forest reserves and protected areas in efforts towards biodiversity conservation. In that spirit, Malaysia is also empowering multi-stakeholders including indigenous peoples and local communities to partake in the conservation of biodiversity through strategic partnerships.

 

4.       In addition to that, the uses of biological resources are regulated through the enforcement of the Benefit Sharing Act to ensure that monetary benefits are shared equitably across Malaysia’s societies.

 

Madam Moderator,

 

5.       Malaysia welcomes the draft Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework document and agrees that it should be a basis to guide parties in conserving biodiversity towards 2030 and 2050. If the 2050 vision of living in harmony with nature is to be achieved, Malaysia calls for an ambitious but implementable Post-2020 GBF. The targets and indicators need to be realistic, taking into account not only national but sub-national and local circumstances. Further, Malaysia wishes to stress the responsibilities of developed countries in the implementation of the Post-2020 GBF, in line with the principles of Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR).

 

Madam Moderator,

 

6.       It is clear from the impact of climate change that humans have to learn to live without fighting with nature. It is therefore critical for humanity to protect Mother Earth and conserve biodiversity, while at the same time engaging in sustainable development. We have to exert greater efforts to build back better in harmony with nature and biodiversity.

 

Thank you.