Case Study on the Green Economy Agenda of Brunei Darussalam

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United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP)

This case study examines how Brunei Darussalam is positioning green foreign direct investment (FDI) as a driver of sustainable growth and its transition to a low-carbon economy. While it attracts a smaller share of regional FDI, the country is aligning its investment strategy with global ESG trends. 

The country's heavy reliance on oil and gas, accounting for more than half of GDP and over 90% of exports, has increased the urgency to diversify its economy amid global decarbonization and energy price volatility. 

Brunei’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and raise renewable energy to 30 percent of the electricity mix by 2035 supports this transition, strengthening its appeal to climate-focused investors and reinforcing its long-term economic resilience.

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