<p>Malaysia has developed its own interpretation of the Cancun Safeguards, contextualizing them within the national legal framework and circumstances.</p><h3>National Context</h3><p>Malaysia's interpretation reflects the country's unique circumstances, including:</p><ul><li>The Federal Constitution which places land and forest matters under state jurisdiction</li><li>The National Forestry Act 1984 and state forestry enactments</li><li>The National Land Code 1965</li><li>The Aboriginal Peoples Act 1954</li><li>International commitments such as CBD, UNCCD, and CITES</li></ul><h3>Principles and Criteria</h3><p>For each of the seven Cancun Safeguards, Malaysia has developed specific principles, criteria, and indicators (PC&I) that provide a practical framework for assessing how safeguards are being addressed and respected.</p>