Committee: Ecology
Sponsor: Brunei Darussalam
Session: 43rd Annual ECAMUN
Advisor: Edna Mukudi
Ambassador: Jeremy Kanyago
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Topic: Sorting out the issue of marine pollution across Brunei Darussalam as a pilot
program.
The General Assembly,
Having studied, that marine pollution is a major environmental issue in Brunei, especially along
the 161-kilometre coastline that borders the South China Sea. This threatens the integrity of its
marine ecosystems, endangering aquatic species, and undermining the ecological balance of
coastal and offshore areas,
Aware, untreated sewage, industrial runoff, abandoned fishing gear, and improper plastic waste
disposal are activities on land and in the water that contribute to the problem. Urbanization and
poor waste management have worsened the situation, with over 90% of marine debris on beaches
being plastic,
Appreciating, the establishment of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) covering about 20% of
Brunei`s waters, helping safeguard coral reefs and fisheries with plastic reduction campaigns and
artificial reef deployment. Though, there is limited recycling infrastructure, thus causing the
country to manage to recycle 11.3% of its total waste roughly,
Bearing in mind, since the 1970s, Brunei`s offshore oil caused the pollution. Even though
awareness and regulations have improved, enforcement is still tough. Progress has been made but
challenges persist,
Realizing, that marine pollution in Brunei Darussalam is not just a national issue. Brunei`s
coastline borders the South China Sea, a vital marine ecosystem shared by several countries.
Pollution from Brunei`s rivers and coastal areas harm this shared resource, affecting regional
fisheries and biodiversity,
Emphasizing, that the problem is also closely tied to Sustainable Development Goal 14: Life Below
Water, which supports preserving and managing oceans and marine resources sustainably,
Deeply concerned, if the problem remains unaddressed, the nation may encounter significant
ecological, economic, and social consequences. The degradation of coral reefs and marine habitats
could lead to the collapse of fish stocks, threatening food security and the livelihoods of coastal
communities,
1. Urges the government to intensify public awareness campaigns on the impacts of marine debris
and proper waste disposal. Campaigns like Coastal Marvel and Brunei`s Environment Youth
Envoy (EYE) program already demonstrate public interest and can be further expanded,
2. Suggests penalties for non-compliance and incentives for transparency and enforcement of
stricter regulations on waste disposal and ballast water management for vessels operating
Within and around Brunei waters,
3. Welcomes ASEAN and Reef Check Brunei to collaborate with the country in helping to solve
marine pollution in and outside the country,
Committee: Ecology
Sponsor: Brunei Darussalam
Session: 43rd Annual ECAMUN
Advisor: Edna Mukudi
Ambassador: Jeremy Kanyago
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4. Appeals to UN donor nations to provide a sum of 2,000,000 USD for the following:
a. To set aside 700,000 USD for purchasing real-time 10-15 sensor buoys, lab equipments for
analyzing microplastics, passive acoustic monitoring systems for underwater noise and river debris
capture systems,
b. 300,000 USD for the infrastructure and data management:
i. 225,000 USD for the Construction of 6 land-based stations, with each costing in strategic
locations to house equipment and serve as operational hubs;
ii.50,000 USD for centralized, user-friendly database and software platforms developed to manage,
process, and visualize all monitoring data;
iii. for equipment maintenance and repairs, which cover routine service, replacement parts, and
emergency repairs for sensors and data systems ;
c. 200,000 USD for research collaboration with academia, stakeholder engagement, and
transparent public reporting:
d. 800,000 USD for human resources and capacity building for over 2 years:
i. Dedicated staff will be hired for 2 years, including an environmental scientist, and technical
specialists for the lab work and field operations ;
ii. Training and workshops for international and local training to build staff expertise in new
technologies and data analysis;
iii. For community coordinators with 2-3 positions will be funded to coordinate citizen science and
initiatives, train volunteers, and youth groups;
5. Designates the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), Green Brunei, to act as
watchdogs.