Malaysia, despite being only 0.2% of the world's landmass, the country is blessed with a variety of flora and fauna species, and ecosystems; making it one of the mega-biodiverse countries in the world. There are about 12,500 species of flowering plants, approximately 480 mammals, over 1,289 species of birds and reptiles including a large number of endemic species that can only be found in Malaysia.

To safeguard this significant natural asset, UNDP Malaysia in partnership with the Government of Malaysia, Global Environment Facility, and other donors and partners has been implementing a portfolio of biodiversity and sustainable development projects since 1997. This portfolio focuses, in particular, (a) policy, legislative and fiscal reforms for effective biodiversity conservation and environmental management; (b) institutional capacity development in protected area and sustainable landscape management; (c) co-management of biodiversity and ecosystems with local and indigenous communities; and (d) nature-based solutions that help Malaysia in its transition towards green and circular economy.

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