<p>Implementing REDD Plus offers numerous benefits for Malaysia, encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions.</p><h3>Environmental Benefits</h3><ul><li>Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation</li><li>Conservation of biodiversity and protection of endangered species</li><li>Maintenance of watershed functions and protection of water resources</li><li>Preservation of soil quality and prevention of erosion</li><li>Maintenance of ecosystem services provided by forests</li></ul><h3>Social Benefits</h3><ul><li>Recognition and respect for the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities</li><li>Improved livelihoods through sustainable forest management</li><li>Enhanced participation of stakeholders in forest governance</li><li>Preservation of cultural values and traditional knowledge</li><li>Improved food security through sustainable use of forest resources</li></ul><h3>Economic Benefits</h3><ul><li>Access to results-based payments under the UNFCCC framework</li><li>Development of green economy and sustainable business opportunities</li><li>Attraction of international climate finance</li><li>Long-term economic value from ecosystem services</li><li>Job creation in sustainable forest management and conservation</li></ul>