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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! 💚

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…

Bank Islam Brunei Darussalam (BIBD) launched its “Projek Alam Mampan” (Sustainable Nature Project), an ambitious environmental restoration initiative aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This project underscores BIBD’s commitment to a holistic approach towards environmental preservation and restoration.   Projek Alam Mampan aims to address various aspects of environmental sustainability. The “660 Roots to a Greener Future” tree planting initiative, the first initiative being implemented under the project, focuses on SDG 15: Life on Land. The event took place with the planting of 40 trees at Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas to commemorate Brunei Darussalam’s 40th National day as well the Bank’s Anniversary.  The ceremony was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato Setia Dr Awang Haji Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah, Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, Minister of Finance…

Kampung Sungai Pandan, Brunei Darussalam - March 25, 2024 - Nextacloud, a leading technology solutions provider, demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by extending a helping hand to the locals of Kampung Sungai Pandan during the Holy month of Ramadhan. On March 25, 2024, Nextacloud donated household necessities to 20 families under Projek #INFAQ1. The donation event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of 14 dedicated Nextacloud representatives. Together, they worked diligently to ensure the smooth distribution of the aid packages to the deserving members of the Kampung Sungai Pandan community with the help of volunteers from Green Brunei and the Brunei Youth Council.

The "Bergotong-Royong for Paraplegic and Physically Handicapped Association (PAPDA)" cleaning campaign was held in Kampong Kiarong on March 10, 2024. This initiative, organised by the Council for Welfare of Persons with Different Abilities (MKOKU) in collaboration with Brunei Youth Council (MBB) and Green Brunei, aimed to support the association to have a safe and comfortable space to operate in. The campaign garnered support from various entities, highlighting the community's solidarity towards aiding the disabled. Over 50 volunteers, including students from  Seri Begawan Religious Teachers' University College (KUPU SB), Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), and Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College (MSPSBS), as well as the general public enthusiastically participated in the endeavour. It was also supported by Air Balang Brunei and The Tuck Shop Kopitiam.  Their concerted efforts demonstrated…

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York poses alongside Hazirah Sufian (L) and Alicia Tien (R), Global Citizen Youth Leader Awardees arrive at the Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne & Global Citizen Nights at Melbourne Park on March 6, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images for Global Citizen) Green Brunei's Nur Hazirah binti Mohd Sufian, among the participants at the inaugural international edition of the Global Citizen NOW action summit in Melbourne, Australia recently, interacted with local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and engaged with prominent figures including Victorian Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman and United States Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer. One of Hazirah's highlights was her participation in a fireside chat with Her Royal Highness Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, during the…