The Brunei SDGs Forum: SDGs Beyond Limits and 3rd SDGs Youth Dialogue held over three days, from 10 to 12 August 2026, comprising discussion and sharing sessions, learning visits to PWD centres, as well as interactive sessions with the PWDs community.

The Guest of Honour at the Opening Ceremony was Dayang Hajah Nor Ashikin binti Haji Johari, Permanent Secretary (Vision), Prime Minister’s Office, in her capacity as Chair of the Special National Coordination Committee on the SDGs. Also in attendance was His Excellency Edward Vrkić, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam.

Under the theme “SDGs Beyond Limits”, the Forum and Dialogue highlight inclusive sustainable development, multi-sectoral approaches to advancing progress on the SDGs, and the active role of youth in contributing to positive and sustainable change. Efforts towards achieving the SDGs also complement Wawasan Brunei 2035, particularly in enhancing the quality of life of the people and supporting sustainable and resilient national development.

PRESENTATION FROM INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Session 1: International Perspective

“Advancing Disability Inclusion through the SDGs: A Global Perspective” by His Excellency Edward Vrkić, UNDP Resident Representative for Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam

Session 2: National Perspective

“Empowering Every Ability: Brunei's Journey Towards Disability Inclusion” by Dayang Nurul Nazurah Binti Jaya, Acting Assistant Director of OKU Division, JAPEM, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports

PANEL DISCUSSIONS 

Panel 1: Building an Inclusive Nation: Government Perspectives on Policy, Practice and Partnerships Moderated by Dr. Aznan Che Ahmad, UBD

Panel 2: Beyond Government: Partnerships for Inclusive and Sustainable Development Moderated by Dr. Hjh Nor Irlenwati binti Hj Ismail

SHARING SESSIONS 

A humbling and wholesome sharing session by Sheikh Mohamed Izzat bin Sheikh Khalid and Muhammad Bahri bin Bohari