Brunei Darussalam has shown its dedication in addressing climate change through several initiatives from establishing a particular council group to implementing a policy specifically addressing the issues of climate change. A financial product known as Green Sukuk which serves as an Islamic eco-friendly alternative to traditional investment addressing climate and environmental issues but faces obstacles in community awareness. FinTech, known to be an instrument to enhance financial services with technology, is significant in promoting Green Sukuk. Consequently, the concept of Green Sukuk needs to be familiarized and understood by all to build trust and encourage innovation in achieving a sustainable output which can be made possible through the realization of FinTech. FinTech streamline Green Sukuk issuance, enabling efficient processes and increasing accessibility through shariah-compliant platforms such as Islamic crowdfunding. However, the level of awareness and understanding of Green Sukuk in Brunei is slightly ambiguous since the issuance of Green Sukuk has yet to be practiced in Brunei. Apart from that, the incorporation of technology into the Islamic finance system in supporting Green Sukuk is still relatively new, creating the necessity to study how FinTech could narrow the gap between Islamic finance and sustainable investment strategies. The primary objective of this paper is to develop Green sukuk awareness among Bruneians, evaluate the potential of fintech platforms to develop its adoption as well as emphasizing the significant impacts of green sukuk in mitigating environmental issues. Thus, this paper will elaborate on the definition of Green Sukuk and its importance for sustainable finance. This paper will also determine and evaluate the FinTech platforms and solutions that facilitate investments in Green Sukuk. Therefore, this study adopts an exploratory approach primarily relying on secondary data to explore the potential and challenges of Green Sukuk in the local context. The study aims to develop strategies to promote Green Sukuk as a sustainable investment option aligned with Brunei's development goals. As a result, this initiative not only addresses funding gaps but also democratizes green movement and enables community engagement directly in sustainable investments which will foster public awareness and inclusivity in green finance initiatives contributing to climate goals. Also, promoting Green Sukuk through fintech could provide easy access for the community to take part towards a sustainable future and be environmentally responsible through this initiative. Besides, this study also supports economic diversification, a low-carbon economy, and aligns with Brunei's FinTech and regulatory sandbox policies, which encourage financial innovation and inclusivity.

Keywords

• Green Sukuk,
• Fintech,
• Sustainable Investment,
• Green Finance,
• Awareness

How to Cite

Balqis Batrisyia Binti Mohd Edi, & Nurul Mursyidah Binti Mahari. (2025). Green Sukuk in Brunei: Awareness Through FinTech Initiatives. IEco | Islamic Economics Journal, 3(1), 222–232. Retrieved from https://unissa.edu.bn/journal/index.php/ieco/article/view/1342