National Target
published:
11 Jan 2019
11.4 By 2020, Myanmar's sites of premier conservation value are recognized by relevant international designations, through the designation of one natural WHS, three additional Ramsar sites, and one Biosphere Reserve
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Myanmar
As Myanmar moves to protect its natural heritage areas, international recognition becomes an important tool to assist this effort. Myanmar joined the World Heritage Convention in 1994 but has only one World Heritage Site (WHS), Pyu Ancient Cities, which was inscribed as a cultural site in 2014. Despite its size and biological richness, Myanmar has no natural WHS. Myanmar joined the Ramsar Convention in 2005 but had only one Ramsar site, Moeyungyi Wetland Sanctuary, which was designated in 2005.
National / Federal
Aichi-T11. Protected areas
At least 17 per cent of terrestrial and inland water areas are protected.
At least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas are protected
Areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem services protected
Protected areas are ecologically representative
Protected areas are effectively and equitably managed
