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 empower students with global competency skills and promote interregional cross-border exchange. Throughout the programme, students also attended lectures on topics such as Smart Cities and Biodiversity, AI and Remote Sensing for Biodiversity Monitoring and Preservation, and excursion activities such as tree planting ceremony and a full-day excursion to discover the culture of Brunei Darussalam.
The initiative directly supports several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 14: Life Below Water, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 15: Life on Land.
“The beach cleanup was an eye-opening experience for me,” said Vo Ngoc Bich Huyen from Vietnam. “It made me realise the importance of our actions in preserving the environment and inspired me to take more initiatives to protect our planet.”
Participants collected more than 200 kg of waste, including plastic bottles, cans, and other debris, which was then sorted for recycling and proper disposal.
The success of the Beach Cleanup activity underscores UBD and Green Brunei’s commitment to fostering sustainable development and environmental stewardship among the youth. It has left a lasting impact on the participants, who are now more motivated to contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment.
