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Workshop strengthens sustainable finance capabilities

Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB), in collaboration with the British High Commission in Brunei Darussalam, recently conducted the Sustainable Finance Workshop 2026 to strengthen knowledge and practical capabilities in sustainable finance, according to a press release from BDCB.

The two-day workshop brought together representatives from financial institutions and relevant public sector stakeholders as part of efforts to support the implementation of the Brunei Darussalam Sustainable Finance Roadmap (SFR), particularly Pillar IV on knowledge, skills and talent development.

The two-day workshop brought together representatives from financial institutions and relevant public sector stakeholders as part of efforts to support the implementation of the Brunei Darussalam Sustainable Finance Roadmap (SFR). PHOTOS: BDCB

The workshop covered the foundations of sustainable finance, climate and environmental risks, the evolving sustainable finance policy landscape, sustainability-related reporting and disclosures, as well as sustainable finance instruments and market practices.

Participants also exchanged views on practical considerations and challenges in advancing sustainable finance in Brunei Darussalam.

BDCB Assistant Managing Director (Development and Surveillance) Hajah Sufinah binti Haji Sahat in her opening remarks. 

In her opening remarks, BDCB Assistant Managing Director (Development and Surveillance) Hajah Sufinah binti Haji Sahat highlighted the financial sector’s role in supporting Brunei Darussalam’s transition towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient economy.

She also stressed the importance of strengthening the sector’s capabilities to respond to emerging sustainability considerations and support continued implementation of the SFR.

The workshop was facilitated by Dr Charis Yeap, Southeast Asia Regional Lead for Green Finance and Carbon Pricing Mechanisms at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

The workshop builds on previous capacity-building engagements between BDCB and the British High Commission in 2021 and 2022, reflecting their continued cooperation in strengthening sustainable finance capabilities in Brunei Darussalam.

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : BORNEO BULLETIN

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