(Bandar Seri Begawan, 26th) The potential of Brunei's forest carbon sinks and opportunities to advance high-integrity jurisdictional forest carbon methodologies became the focus of the Brunei Forest Carbon Sink Potential Dialogue 2026.
The dialogue was held yesterday at the auditorium of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex.
This dialogue was organized by the British High Commission in Brunei in collaboration with Environmental Resources Management (ERM), bringing together representatives from the government, industry, development partners, and key stakeholders to jointly discuss the findings of a study on enabling conditions for Brunei's forest carbon sink initiatives.
The event commenced with a welcome speech by the Acting British High Commissioner to Brunei, Ken O'Flaherty. This was followed by an opening address by the guest of honor, Brunei's Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, Dato Manap.
One of the highlights of the event was the official launch and handover of a research report entitled "Enabling Conditions for Forest Carbon Markets Implementation in Brunei." The report was handed over to the guest of honor by the Acting British High Commissioner.
This research report outlines a clear, nationally anchored pathway for Brunei, aiming to transform its distinguished achievements in forest conservation into recognized climate, economic, and developmental benefits. It highlights the unique position of Brunei's forests as a strategic asset, not only for maintaining ecosystem services, but also for bolstering climate resilience and pioneering new avenues toward sustainable economic development under the Vision 2035.
The event also featured a presentation by Charlie Knaggs, Partner at ERM responsible for the study, introducing the main findings, insights, and implications for Brunei.
The presentation focused on prospective considerations and opportunities associated with forest carbon markets, as well as the data sources and information used in the research.
This was followed by a panel discussion entitled "From National Strategy to International Coordination: Credibility and Integrity of Jurisdictional Forest Carbon," with participants including: Andriena Pitupulu, Head of Southeast Asia Nature, Biodiversity and Oceans, British Embassy Jakarta; Charlie Knaggs, ERM Partner for the study; and moderated by Hari Priyadi, Principal Consultant at ERM. The discussion was chaired by Nadiah Kasmadi, Senior Consultant at ERM. The panel explored the role of jurisdictional forest carbon methods in supporting Brunei’s national climate strategy, economic diversification goals, opportunities for foreign direct investment, and long-term sustainable development objectives under Vision 2035.
The dialogue concluded with broad consensus on the need for continued close collaboration among government agencies, technical experts, international partners, and the private sector to further explore Brunei’s forest carbon sink potential, thereby supporting sustainable development and climate action.
The dialogue was held yesterday at the auditorium of the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Complex.
This dialogue was organized by the British High Commission in Brunei in collaboration with Environmental Resources Management (ERM), bringing together representatives from the government, industry, development partners, and key stakeholders to jointly discuss the findings of a study on enabling conditions for Brunei's forest carbon sink initiatives.
The event commenced with a welcome speech by the Acting British High Commissioner to Brunei, Ken O'Flaherty. This was followed by an opening address by the guest of honor, Brunei's Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism, Dato Manap.
One of the highlights of the event was the official launch and handover of a research report entitled "Enabling Conditions for Forest Carbon Markets Implementation in Brunei." The report was handed over to the guest of honor by the Acting British High Commissioner.
This research report outlines a clear, nationally anchored pathway for Brunei, aiming to transform its distinguished achievements in forest conservation into recognized climate, economic, and developmental benefits. It highlights the unique position of Brunei's forests as a strategic asset, not only for maintaining ecosystem services, but also for bolstering climate resilience and pioneering new avenues toward sustainable economic development under the Vision 2035.
The event also featured a presentation by Charlie Knaggs, Partner at ERM responsible for the study, introducing the main findings, insights, and implications for Brunei.
The presentation focused on prospective considerations and opportunities associated with forest carbon markets, as well as the data sources and information used in the research.
This was followed by a panel discussion entitled "From National Strategy to International Coordination: Credibility and Integrity of Jurisdictional Forest Carbon," with participants including: Andriena Pitupulu, Head of Southeast Asia Nature, Biodiversity and Oceans, British Embassy Jakarta; Charlie Knaggs, ERM Partner for the study; and moderated by Hari Priyadi, Principal Consultant at ERM. The discussion was chaired by Nadiah Kasmadi, Senior Consultant at ERM. The panel explored the role of jurisdictional forest carbon methods in supporting Brunei’s national climate strategy, economic diversification goals, opportunities for foreign direct investment, and long-term sustainable development objectives under Vision 2035.
The dialogue concluded with broad consensus on the need for continued close collaboration among government agencies, technical experts, international partners, and the private sector to further explore Brunei’s forest carbon sink potential, thereby supporting sustainable development and climate action.