Tradition and heritage are languishing in the face of modernity.
PETALING JAYA: Federal funding allocated to various states has played a pivotal role in safeguarding critical forests and marine ecosystems from destruction, making it crucial for state governments to fully utilise such incentives.
“These areas provide essential ecosystem services, including water catchment areas and habitats for a diverse range of flora and fauna,” it said. “In line with the EFT guidelines, states can also use EFT to promote sustainable forest management practices,” it added. The ministry also said it is currently undertaking a study in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme Malaysia to measure the effectiveness of EFT.
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