MOHAMAD HILMI IBRAHIM
STU 2073
NATURAL
RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
FRST, UNIMAS
HELLO GUYS
AND WELCOME
TO STU2073
OUR FIFTH AND LAST
UNIT LESSON IS
SUSTAINABLE
MANAGEMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
CONTENT FOCUS
01 02 03
Sustainable resources
management Principle in managing National and
rnatural resources International Policy for
resource management
SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
Effective utilization of the natural resources in order
to maintain and enhance the resilience of their
ecosystems and the services they provide with the
main aim to assure the resources availability always
meet the present and future needs of the human.
WHY NEED MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
i) Judicious use of natural resources and avoiding wastage
of natural resources.
ii) Long term planning for the use of natural resources so
that it last not only for the present but also for future
generations.
iii) The exploitation of natural resources should not be for
the benefit of a few people but should be distributed
equally for all.
iv) While extracting and using natural resources we should
also plan for the safe disposal of wastes so that no damage
is caused to the environment.
MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES: FOREST
a) Importance of forests :-
Forests help to preserve biodiversity.
Forests are natural habitats of plants and animals.
Forests provide timber, wood, fuel, medicines, fodder,
etc.
Forests help to maintain ecological balance.
Forests help to control climate and rainfall.
Forests help to prevent soil erosion and controls floods.
Forests help to maintain the oxygen–carbon dioxide
balance in nature.
MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES: FOREST
b) Stake holders of forests :-
People living in and around forests depend on forests
for their livelihood.
Industrialists who use the raw materials from forests for
manufacturing paper, medicines, furniture etc.
Forest Department of the Government who owns the
forests and controls the resources from the forests.
Nature and wild life organisations who want to conserve
and preserve forests.
MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES: FOREST
c) Conservation of forests :-
Afforestation – planting of more trees.
Preventing or reducing deforestation.
Preventing over grazing by cattle.
By setting up wildlife sanctuaries, national parks,
biosphere reserves etc.
Undertaking social forestry programs like UNIMAS-
Takasago project for planting and protecting trees on a
large scale.
MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES: WILDLIFE
a) Importance of wildlife :-
Wildlife helps to preserve biodiversity.
Wildlife helps to maintain food chains and food web.
We get useful products from wildlife like food,
medicines, leather, bones, honey, lac etc.
MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES: FOREST
b) Conservation of wildlife :-
Preserving the natural habitats of animals.
Banning poaching of animals.
Protecting endangered species of animals.
Setting up of wildlife sanctuaries, national parks,
biosphere reserves etc.
https://www.mybis.gov.my/pb/29
NATIONAL PARK IN MALAYSIA
PRINCIPLES IN MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
1.Adaptive management = management practice applied
to solve certain problem that is in line with the present
requirement of the natural resources that includes
planning, monitoring, reviewing and amending
processes.
2.Collaboration & engagement = promote and engage in
collaboration and cooperation to ensure effective
management practice.
3.Public participation = include the public involvement
and ideas in decision-making.
PRINCIPLES IN MANAGEMET OF
NATURAL RESOURCES
4. Evidence = search all relevant evidence related to
understand the root of challenges related to the natural
resources.
5. Multiple benefits = identify the benefits and economic
value of the natural resources and their ecosystems.
6. Consequences = determine the short, medium and long
consequences of the actions in the selected management
practice.
7. Preventative action = prevent significant damage to the
natural resource and ecosystem.
MANAGEMET OF NATURAL RESOURCES:
THE MALAYSIA FRAMEWORKS
Sustainable management of natural resources in Malaysia
is in accordance with these frameworks;
1.International : Sustainable Development Goals by the
United Nations
2.Local : Government policies developed by different
department/agencies related tonatural resources.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
The Sustainable Development Goals are a universal
call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and
improve the lives and prospects of everyone,
everywhere.
17 Goals were adopted by all UN Member States in
2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development which set out a 15-year plan to achieve
the Goals.
Please visit https://sdgs.un.org/goals for more info on
the SDG
SDG RELATED TO SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF
NATURAL RESOURCES (BUT NOT LIMITED TO)
National Policy on the Environment 2002
POLICY STATEMENT
“For continuous economic, social and cultural
progress and enhancement of the quality life of
Malaysians, through environmentally sound
and sustainable development”
National Policy on the Environment 2002
This policy seeks to integrate environmental
considerations into development activities and in all
related decision-making processes, to foster long term
economic growth and human development and to
protect and enhance the environment.
A broad-based strategic approach is adopted to
promote environmental soundness through R&D,
economic efficiency, social equity, responsibility and
accountability.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
1. A national inventory and audit of environment and
natural resources will be maintained and regularly
updated, with particular emphasis on depletion and
renewability, to serve as a guide to policy formulation
and decision-making.
Appropriate environmental monitoring system shall be
established to facilitate the evaluation of
programmes and projects.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
2. Natural resource areas, particularly those containing
biologically rich habitats and ecosystems will be
established and maintained as zones for the conservation
and protection of indigenous flora and fauna and genetic
resources.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
3. Land-use planning and implementation shall be based on a
comprehensive assessment of critical parameters such as
land suitability, the need for soil conservation, land
capabilities and carrying capacities, taking due account of
the current and future needs of the community.
Resource mapping technique and geographical
information systems, which further illustrate
environmentally sensitive areas such as steep or hilly
land, forests and wetlands, will be used when appropriate.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
4. Special emphasizes will be given to minimizing land
degradation such as soil erosion and degradation due to
mining activities.
5. The nation’s forest and their resources will be managed
sustainably to ensure continued and sustainable economic
benefits and compatibility with environmental stability,
ecological balance andsocial stability of community
inhabiting such areas.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
6. A systematic and comprehensive inventory of existing
and potential water resources including groundwater will be
developed and a long-term national plan for water
management and protection shall be prepared to prevent
wastage, abate pollution, encourage recycling as well as
efficient an appropriate use.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
7. For river basin management and related development projects,
specific procedures for planning, including beneficial-use
classification, coordination and monitoring measures shall be
incorporated to ensure sustainability.
8. Seas, coastal zones, lakes, rivers, mangroves and other
wetlands, islands, sea grass and coral reefs shall be managed in an
environmentally sound manner, including the prevention of
ecologically unsustainable harvesting of living marine and
aquatic resources.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
9. Energy conservation and the use of energy-efficient technology
and process shall be promoted by appropriate pricing
mechanisms, the setting of efficiency standards, promoting
technology transfer and providing consumer information.
The use of cleaner fossil fuels and alternatives to fossil fuels
shall be encouraged.
Investments in R&D shall be increased for the development of
clean and renewable sources of energy.
National Policy on the Environment 2002: Green
strategies on Effective management of natural
resources and the environment
10. Measures will be taken to protect and conserve elements of
the national historical, social and cultural heritage, including
outstanding natural features and landscapes.
National Mineral Policy 2 2009
POLICY STATEMENT
To enhance the contribution of the mineral
sector to the socio-economic development of
the nation through the efficient, responsible
and sustainable development as well as the
optimum utilization of mineral resources.
National Policy on Biological Diversity 2016-2025
POLICY STATEMENT
Malaysia is committed to conserve
its biological diversity, promote its
sustainability use and ensure the
fair and equitable sharing of
benefits arising from the utilization
of biological resources
Malaysian Forestry Policy 2021
CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, the management of natural resources is
important in maintaining the resources for next
generation. This activities not only involves the
government roles solely but includes the support from
all individual.