Category: Green Brunei News

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…

Rooted in action! Planting towards the future. 🌱 On March 5th, Weatherford Brunei had taken the initiative to collaborate with Green Brunei to conduct a tree planting event at Track 8, Kuala Belait. 🌳🌳 The event kicked off with an energetic zumba session led by Rochelle to lift up everyone’s mood!💃 This was followed by the tree planting activity, where Weatherford showcased their green thumb skills and planted 30 trees! Weatherford staff doing a zumba warm up before the tree planting activity. Weatherford staff during the tree planting activity. Let's join hands🤝 and grow a greener, healthier world together.💚✨ A group photo with the Weatherford staff.

Green Brunei, with the support of Brunei Shell Petroleum Company Sdn Bhd organised the 5th Plastic Bottle-free Campaign at the 40th National Day Celebration on Saturday. As part of the initiative, Green Brunei set up four water dispenser stations along the parade route leading to Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium which were provided free of charge to the public. The campaign was a success with 1,438 cups were distributed as well as using reusable water bottles, which help reduce the use of plastic bottles during the National Day celebration. The campaign also supports the 'Plastic Bottles Free Initiative' introduced by the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe), Ministry of Development in June 2018 and the 'Green Protocol', launched on January 30, 2021 by the Ministry of Development. The main aim…

Exploring the Future: immersed in innovation and technology On January 31st, our interns visited the Energy Hub located in Bandar Seri Begawan. The Energy Hub offers a simulation-based approach within its exhibition, giving our interns the opportunity to foster a deeper understanding of the history of Brunei and also the history of oil & gas in Brunei. Our interns playing a game at the Energy Hub. Let’s harness to preserve our finite oil and gas resources for future generations!💚💚