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On 11th December 2024, Green Brunei, in collaboration with Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd, organised a coastal cleanup as well as tree planting activity at Taman Rekreasi Peranginan Pantai Lumut, in conjunction with Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd’s 55th anniversary. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of proper waste disposal to protect Brunei’s beaches and mitigate climate change. It also engaged the community in hands-on conservation efforts while educating participants on the harmful effects of non-biodegrable waste. A total of 200 volunteers participated, including Brunei LNG staff. There were a total of 26 bags of trash collected, weighing 165.5 kg all together. Not only that, 55 saplings were planted by the volunteers. We would also like to thank @jastre.bn and @forestry.brunei for their constant support in this event! One of the Brunei LNG…

On 10th November, as part of the EU-ASEAN Green Diplomacy Weeks 2024, Green Brunei collaborated with the European Union for a river cleanup at Kampong Ayer. Volunteers warming up before the start of the river cleanup activity. A total of 146 volunteers, including students, invited guests, and Green Brunei committee members, collected over 1,300 kg of waste in designated zones. This initiative supports Brunei’s National Climate Change Policy and the European Green Deal, promoting youth awareness and climate action through hands-on participation. Volunteers during the River Cleanup Activity. We sincerely thank the Ministry of Development, especially the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation and the Public Works Department; the Ministry of Home Affairs, particularly the Fire and Rescue Department and Brunei-Muara District Office; the Ministry of Education; and @rswservicessdnbhd for their invaluable…

On 1 November, Brunei Methanol Company Sdn Bhd (BMC) held the Beach Cleanup Campaign as part of their corporate social responsibility activities at Tanjung Batu Beach, Muara, and Ambassador Maeda joined the campaign. Ambassador Maeda, together with other invited guests, BMC employees and volunteers, collected over 960kg of litters in the beach cleanup. Japan is working towards achieving “the Osaka Blue Ocean Vision” that was launched at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019, which aims to reduce additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050. We hope this beach cleaning raises awareness of the marine litter problem in Brunei as well. A group photo with Ambassador Maeda together with other invited guests, BMC employees and volunteers. PHOTO BY THE EMBASSY OF JAPAN IN BRUNEI

On 23rd October, Green Brunei conducted an educational talk to 24 students at Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), which focused on the importance of proper e-waste management in Brunei. 🌍💡 Green Brunei Committees presenting about our initiatives. The session provided insights into the environmental and health impacts of e-waste, current management practices in Brunei, and recommendations for improvement. It concluded with an engaging Q&A and interactive quiz session. ✨ A group photo with the students from UTB.

On 10th October, Expro, in collaboration with Green Brunei, successfully planted 50 trees at Sungai Penyatang, Tutong. One of the Expro members during the tree planting activity. We'd also like to thank @forestry.brunei for their constant support in our tree-planting initiatives. Every tree we plant is a step toward restoring the area's lush greenery. Together, let's keep Brunei green and thriving! A group photo with the members of Expro.

On 10th October, three representatives from Green Brunei took part in the launch of the Climate, Health, and Sustainability Taskforce's keystone project, "The Sustainability Initiative." Green Brunei was invited to set up a booth to showcase our efforts in contributing to climate action. We extend our sincere thanks to the Ministry of Health for the opportunity to be part of this meaningful event. Through this participation, we hope to attract more partnerships and volunteers to drive future sustainability efforts. A group photo with Yang Mulia Dato Seri Setia Dr. Haji Mohammad Isham bin Haji Jaafar.

 On 5th October, Green Brunei organised a Recycling Drive at Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM! This campaign successfully collected a total of 1,670.5kg of recyclables, including cardboard, used paper, plastic, metal, aluminium, and e-waste! This event supports Strategy 7 of the Brunei Darussalam National Climate Change Policy (BNCCP), in which one of the strategy objectives is to promote and implement waste minimisation through 3Rs. This strategy seeks to reduce municipal solid waste and industrial waste going into landfills to 1kg per person per day by 2035! 🌍♻ Some of the items successfully collected. A group photo taken during the campaign.

On 27th September, in conjunction with International Coastal Cleanup Day, a total of 93 dedicated participants from Brunei LNG, Pusat Tingkatan Enam Tutong, and Politeknik Lumut came together for a coastal cleanup at Taman Peranginan Pantai Sungai Liang. The event, hosted by Brunei LNG in collaboration with Green Brunei and supported by JASTRe, successfully collected 65 bags of trash, totalling 513.8 kg! Every contribution plays a vital role in safeguarding our coastlines and advancing the vision of a greener, more sustainable future. 🌊🌱 Awang Mohammad Haszrin and Haji Amir Hamzah collect rubbish along the beach during Brunei LNG’s beach cleaning activity. – PHOTO BY DANIEL LIM Participants who took part in the campaign. – PHOTO BY DANIEL LIM

As part of their Projek Alam Mampan, Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (@bibdbrunei) collaborated with Green Brunei to conduct another tree planting activity. On Thursday, with the help of student volunteers from UBD and UNISSA, we managed to plant a total of 260 tree saplings at Berakas Forest Reserve! Together, let's take another step towards a greener future, not only for us, but also for the generations to come! A participant planting a tree during the activity. PHOTO BY BIBD

On 29th August, with support from Green Brunei and Projek #INFAQ1, 80 volunteers under the Department of Scholarship Management, Ministry of Education, came together to make an impactful day at Kampong Bolkiah. They were divided into three groups, each participating in a different activity: one group cleaned up litter in the Kg Bolkiah Mosque’s parking lot, another sorted donated clothes at Green Brunei’s Kg Bolkiah Unit, and the rest distributed donated rambutans to the local residents of Kg Bolkiah. Every group played a vital role in making the event impactful. We’re thankful for the incredible teamwork and dedication shown by everyone involved! Participants sorting clothes during the activity. A group photo with the participants.