The ASEAN Climate Resilience Network highlighted that agriculture, including fisheries, along with forestry and land use, contribute between 13 to 21 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, said Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin.
He added that with aquaculture identified as a key emission source, the Net Zero AquaPV Project presents an opportunity to reverse the trend. The minister outlined this during the inauguration of Southeast Asia’s first net zero aquaculture and artificial intelligence (AI) integrated hub at Serasa Fisheries Hub yesterday.
Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Abdul Manaf highlighted the facility marks the return of blue shrimp cultivation, now enhanced with clean energy solutions and AI-driven systems. It represents a new era of precision aquaculture, where enhanced productivity goes hand-in-hand with environmental responsibility and sustainability.
“This project aligns with the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism’s mission to increase food production through the adoption of advanced technology and modern techniques, while upholding environmental sustainability goal in economic development,” he added.
The 10,000-square-metre pond, powered by photovoltaic panels, demonstrates a valuable example of ‘off-grid’ farming and efficient dual-use land management.
The system demonstrates the synergy between clean energy generation and sustainable aquaculture, serving as a blueprint for future farming models that reduce reliance on fossil fuels and advance the Sultanate’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050. “More than boosting the shrimp production, this facility embodies a holistic approach that balances economic opportunity with environmental responsibility and sustainability,” said the minister.
“It is a bold move in line with Brunei Darussalam’s long-term development goals – supporting food security, energy transition and low-carbon growth.”
Source: Borneo Bulletin
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July 08, 2025
