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Extremely diverse, Myanmar is home to 10% of the world's freshwater turtles and tortoises on just over 1% of the world's land area, at least 250 mammal species and more than 1,000 bird species. The country has also acquired a reputation for sustainable forest management, establishing protected areas and protecting wildlife.

“������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� is extremely honoured to have the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, represented by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, join ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� as a State Member,” says Aban Marker Kabraji, ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Regional Director, Asia. “As an ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Member, the Government can look forward to increased access to technical assistance, project partnership, and global networking and influence”.

In 2014, Myanmar joined Mangroves for the Future (MFF) as the 11^th member country. MFF's work in Myanmar is overseen by the National Coordinating Body (NCB), which is chaired by the Director General of the Forest Department.

In the same year, ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ��, in partnership with Fauna and Flora International, conducted research on the coral reefs of the Myeik Archipelago. The results formed the basis of a Marine Protected Area plan for the archipelago.

In 2015, ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� assisted the then Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry (MOECAF) to prepare a revised National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) for 2015-20. Together with HELVETAS and local NGOs NAG and BANCA, ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� is also a partner in the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation’s Community-Led Coastal Management in the Gulf of Mottama Project.

In 2016, a Host Country Agreement (HCA) to establish an ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� Country Office in Nay Pyi Taw was signed by ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� and the Forest Department. ������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� also has a project office in Mawlamyine.

������ϲʿ�������ֳ�ֱ�� looks forward to continuing to support Myanmar in its efforts toward biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.