On 23rd and 25th August, 120 student volunteers from University Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) gathered at Kampong Bolkiah to lend a hand in sorting donated clothes for those in need. UNISSA students gathered up for briefing before the start of activity. The students during the clothes sorting activity.
Students in grades 9 to 11 who attended the five-day SDG Youth Camp, which took place from August 10–14, emphasized how much they learned and how much experience they gained. The camp gave participants a forum to learn about and comprehend the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in light of both the global and Brunei Darussalam contexts. In order to improve participants’ leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in advance of the International School Brunei (ISB) Borneo Global Issues Conference (BGIC) in October, the camp featured discussions, tours, motivational workshops, and community activities. The camp was organized by the Prime Minister’s Office, as the Secretariat to the Special National Coordination Committee (SNCC) on SDG, with support from Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd (BSP) as main event partner,…
On 16th August, 133 dedicated participants from Brunei LNG, Sufri Bolkiah Secondary School, and Muda Hashim Secondary School joined forces for a coastal cleanup at Pantai Seri Kenangan, Kuala Tutong, and Jalan Pengasing. Hosted by Brunei LNG in collaboration with Green Brunei, everyone managed to collect 71 bags of trash, totaling 466.07 kg! Every effort helps protect our coastlines and move towards a greener future. 🌊🌱 A group photo before clean up session began. Source: Media Permata. PHOTO BY RAFI ROSLI Source: Media Permata. PHOTO BY RAFI ROSLI
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, 7 AUGUST 2024 – Mitsubishi Corporation, via its Brunei Liaison Office, has partnered with Green Brunei and received support from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA), the Department of Schools (JSS), the Ministry of Education (MOE), and the Department of Forestry under the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism (MPRT) to launch the second edition of the Social Development Project. The event was held this morning at the Perdana Wangsa Haji Mohammad Mosque in Kampong Ayer, Kampung Setia. The project is focused on achieving two primary objectives: To repair the pathway in Kampong Setia 'A' Zone 2, Kampong Ayer; and to arrange an educational visit to the Tropical Forest Biodiversity Center in Sungai Liang for five schools. The participating schools are Sungai Siamas Primary School, Pehin Dato…
On August 3rd, together with the Belait District Office, Green Brunei delivered a talk to 157 students from Sungai Tali Primary school on the importance of keeping our surroundings clean and how each person can contribute towards maintaining a sustainable, healthy environment that benefits everyone. One of the students answering question during the School talk. We would like to express our gratitude to the Sungai Tali Primary School students for their warm welcome and lively participation during the session.Green Brunei always strives to encourage the future generation to take an active role in protecting the environment, as maintaining clean environments not only enhances our quality of life but also safeguards the natural ecosystems that help sustain us, too. 💚✨ To foster a sense of environmental consciousness among the local students…
On August 1st, Green Brunei, together with the Belait District Office, visited Sungai Liang Primary School to deliver an educational talk. Green Brunei presented about the importance of environmental cleanliness among students, which emphasised the need to keep our surroundings clean and highlighted the role that each individual can play in preserving a healthy, sustainable environment for all to enjoy. The students during the school talk activity. By engaging directly with students, Green Brunei hopes to inspire the next generation to be active stewards of the environment. Clean surroundings not only improve quality of life but also protect the natural ecosystems we depend on. Additionally, Green Brunei would like to thank the students and staff of Sungai Liang Primary School for their warm welcome and enthusiasm during the talk. 💚✨…
On 19th July 2024, Green Brunei and UTB Freshies teamed up for a beach cleanup activity at Pantai Serasa and Pantai Berakas, where a total of 304.1 kg of trash had been collected! 🗑️🌊 Students warming up before the start of beach cleanup activity. The students at Serasa Beach during the activity. Students weighing up their trash bag to calculate the amount of rubbish collected. Let’s continue to contribute to making Brunei cleaner and greener. Together, we can create a healthier environment for everyone! 💚
On 25th June 2024, marked the start of the second SDG Youth Dialogue, which brings together young people from 15 to 25 years old with the goal of promoting the growth and empowerment of future sustainability leaders. The program is evidence of the sultanate's determination to develop the potential of its young people and raise a new generation of creative and imaginative change makers committed to constructing a more sustainable future. The Prime Minister's Office Pengiran Hajah Siti Nirmala binti Pengiran Haji Mohammad's Permanent Secretary (Wawasan) presided over the discussion. Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD), one of the dialogue's primary sponsors, has demonstrated via its active participation its commitment to youth empowerment and sustainable development. The results of the project implementation phases were also presented by the four project winners…
The Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) and Green Brunei hosted the "Komuniti Industries Kewangan: H20 HEROES" river clean-up effort, in which Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) took part. The event was held on the Brunei River, Kampong Ayer. The campaign aimed to engage industry leaders in direct environmental action, focusing on the challenges and preservation of Kampong Ayer's natural beauty. It was timed to coincide with World Environment Day and underscore the financial sector's commitment to environmental sustainability. By taking part, BIBD shows that it's committed to upholding the BIBD Sustainability Framework and is actively involved in community and environmental conservation projects. Many BIBD staff members participated in the campaign, highlighting BIBD's commitment to maintaining the Maqasid Syariah and being "Bruneian at Heart." The involvement reflects the bank's commitment to…
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), in collaboration with Green Brunei, organised a Beach Cleanup activity on 10 June 2024, as part of the UBD-AUN Summer Camp 2024. The event took place at Serasa Beach and saw enthusiastic participation from over 150 students from universities across the ASEAN University Network (AUN) Member Universities as well as UBD students. The Beach Cleanup activity was aligned with the summer camp’s theme, “Green Horizons: Harnessing Digital Transformation for Biodiversity and Sustainable Development,” and aimed to instill a sense of environmental responsibility among the participants. The cleanup effort focused on removing litters and marine debris to protect local wildlife and preserve the natural beauty of the coastline. The Beach Cleanup was one of the many activities within the 14-day UBD-AUN Summer Camp. The camp aims to…
