Environmental issues in Brunei

Clearing of forests and land around Lugu.

With a score of 63.57, Brunei comes in at number 53 out of 180 nations in the Environmental Performance Index (EPI). In some EPI areas, including as water and sanitation, heavy metals, air quality, and biodiversity and habitat, Brunei scores better than the average score for Asia and the Pacific. But there is still opportunity for improvement, particularly in terms of ecosystem health, such as air pollution, climate and energy, forests, fisheries and water resources. In Brunei, addressing climate change and enhancing ecosystem vitality, environmental health, and catastrophe resilience all have the potential to spur innovation and job growth in the green economy.[1]

  1. ^ "BRUNEI DARUSSALAM - EMPLOYMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY FACT SHEETS 2019" (PDF). International Labour Organization.