About
Environmental Education Project
In collaboration with Mitsubishi Corporation (Brunei Liaison Office) and Brunei Shell Petroleum Co, Green Brunei organised the Environmental Education Project to promote better awareness of climate change issues in the country. A platform for the community, particularly youth still in school, to directly contribute towards mitigation efforts in order to reduce climate change impacts in the country.
The Environmental Education Project is the third edition of the “Environmental Education Tour Project” previously conducted in 2020, 2021 and early 2022.
EEP 2022 has also provided a practical experience for the students to participate in environmental activities. This programme was conducted from September to November 2022.
Activities
The Environmental Education Project enabled students to increase their knowledge of climate change issues and participate in environmental activities. Students were selected by their respective schools to participate in the following activities.
Attended by Secondary Schools
Planted by Secondary Schools
Attended by Higher Education Institutions
Participated by Primary Schools
Goals
The Environmental Educational Project strives to develop youth who are well equipped with knowledge on climate change and to instil vital awareness and appreciation of our natural resources. The main objectives include:
- The students have a measurable increase in knowledge and understanding of climate change.
- Enable students to participate in environmental activities, providing them with practical experience in environmental efforts.
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
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Opening
The launching ceremony for Environmental Education Project 2022 was conducted at Berakas Forest Reserve during the 1st Tree Planting Event — on 3rd September 2022.
The Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism attended the Guest of Honour and VIP guests invited, including Ambassador Maeda Toru from the Embassy of Japan and Tadashi Hara, Country Representative, Mitsubishi Corporation.
The first event in line was the tree planting activity participated by students and teachers from Pusat Tingkatan Enam Meragang (PTEM), Pusat Tingkatan Enam Sengkurong (PTES), Pusat Pembangunan Belia (PPB), Maktab Duli Pengiran Muda Al-Muhtadee Billah (MDPMAMB), and Maktab Sains Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan (MSPSBS).
Closing
The Closing Ceremony was held on 24th November 2022 at the Mangrove Paradise Resort.
Dr Shamsiah Zuraini Kanchanawati binti Haji Tajuddin, Permanent Secretary (Core Education) from Ministry of Education was present as the Guest of Honour.
Other invited guests include representatives of project stakeholders, judges, winners of the Art Competition and their teachers.
Outcomes of EEP
We engaged two schools, bringing in 60 students for the Educational Tour in Seria.
Visitors (students) learned more about climate change and discovered its impact.
They also realised and understood Brunei’s effort in the energy transition for the country.
Successfully planted 507 trees (Dipterocarp) in total under EEP.
Planted 257 Trees at 1st Tree Planting Event.
Planted 250 Trees at 2nd Tree Planting Event.
Gathered 322 Volunteers to Participate.
Health, Safety & Environment
First Aid
All physical/outdoor activities included first aid and other safety personnel where necessary to ensure the safety of students and committee members.
Contingency
Plan B
In the event of heavy rain, any physical or outdoor activites would be cancelled or postponed to another date. Suitable arrangements would also be made depending on the situation.