BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Once hailed as the lungs of South-East Asia, Borneo’s rainforests are now facing unprecedented threats, having lost more than 30 per cent of their coverage over the past four decades. Climate change, deforestation, unsustainable land use and overexploitation have contributed to rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, increased flooding and the loss of wildlife — endangering food and water security and the well-being of communities throughout the island.
Yet amid these challenges, Brunei is taking a proactive stance. With sustainability embedded in national policies under Brunei Vision 2035, the Sultanate is reaffirming its commitment to preserving the island’s rich biodiversity and environmental heritage.
