BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Brunei's Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation launched a platform on Thursday designed to empower youth to participate in activities contributing to the country's environmental sustainability.
The department emphasized youth involvement in environmental conservation through the launch of the BELIA BRUNEI program and a youth environmental leader recognition ceremony on Thursday.
Hajah Martinah Tamit, director of environment, parks and recreation at the Ministry of Development, urged the adoption of more responsible and sustainable practices in plastic use and management.
The program was officially launched by Muhammad Juanda Rashid, Brunei's minister of development.
The global community, including Brunei, celebrates World Environment Day annually on June 5 to raise public awareness about environmental conservation and encourage collective action across all societal levels to protect and sustain the natural environment. ■
