Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Year 9-11 Students Gear Up for SDG Youth Camp

Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Year 9-11 Students Gear Up for SDG Youth Camp

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SDG participants along with Pengiran Hajah Siti Nirmala and LegCo representative member, Chong Chin Yee 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…
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Brunei LNG & Green Brunei: A Coastal Revival Initiative – Uniting for a Cleaner, Greener Shoreline

Brunei LNG & Green Brunei: A Coastal Revival Initiative – Uniting for a Cleaner, Greener Shoreline

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TUTONG, 16 August - A beach cleaning campaign event was organized this morning along Seri Kenangan Beach and Jalan Pengasing in Tutong District, in support of Brunei LNG Sdn Bhd's ongoing commitment to actively supporting community initiatives for a sustainable future. The purpose of the event, which was organized in cooperation with Green Brunei, was to give the leadership team and Brunei LNG employees—including those employed by the BLNG Golden Hearts and BLNG Eco Eagles groups—a good chance to spend their free time engaging in campaign activities with the Tutong District's residents. The Tutong District and City Departments are among those contributing to the campaign's success; the student group is made up of members of Hashim Tutong Young High School's Sustainability Entrepreneurship Program (SMMHT) and Sufri Bolkiah High School (SMSB).…
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Mitsubishi and Green Brunei Unveil New Social Development Project

Mitsubishi and Green Brunei Unveil New Social Development Project

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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…
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Empowering Tomorrow: SDG Youth Dialogue 2024

Empowering Tomorrow: SDG Youth Dialogue 2024

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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…
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Bridging Waters: BDCB and Green Brunei’s Unified Commitment to River Restoration

Bridging Waters: BDCB and Green Brunei’s Unified Commitment to River Restoration

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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…
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