Brunei prioritizes marine environmental protection
Experts say collaboration among government agencies, private sector, environmental professionals crucial for sustainable coastal development
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei Darussalam (MNTV) – Brunei’s coastal areas are under increasing pressure from development and climate change, experts say.
Addressing these challenges requires integrated planning to ensure long-term resilience and sustainability,” Liaw Lin Ji, Head of Environmental Solutions for DHI Brunei and Malaysia, said while addressing a workshop on Sustainable Environmental Planning for Coastal and Marine Development.
She emphasized the role of science-based planning in building climate resilience and achieving Brunei Vision 2035, as well as United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11, 13 and 14.
The workshop brought together 60 experts from government agencies and the private sector.
Dr. Robert Scott Nichols, a senior environmental consultant, shared strategies for responsible marine aquaculture, including monitoring systems that support water quality and regulatory compliance.
Jack Lee Vun Zac, another expert, gave a presentation on sustainable shoreline management and coastal morphology in development planning.
Dr. Claus Pedersen, DHI’s regional technical director, spoke on dredging practices and the use of numerical tools to assess impacts at river mouths and along shorelines.
Haji Shaharuddin Khairul bin Haji Anuar, deputy permanent secretary Infrastructure, Housing and Professional at Brunei’s Ministry of Development, highlighted the nation’s growing focus on environmental protection.
He stressed the need for sustainable planning to safeguard Brunei’s marine resources for future generations, aligning with national goals and addressing global environmental challenges.
The workshop served as a platform for collaboration among developers, regulators and environmental professionals.
Discussions focused on shoreline protection, dredging activities and marine aquaculture – areas essential to Brunei’s coastal resilience and environmental sustainability.
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