THE first ever Brunei Environment Youth Envoys (EYE) workshop came to a close yesterday, with the participants commenting that the workshop was an eye opener for them and taught them not only how to save the environment but why they should (save the environment).
The three-day workshop was organised in conjunction with the World Environment Day celebrated on June 5 as part of the Brunei EYE programme, which is aimed at developing the younger generation's understanding of environmental preservation by implementing activities that will help them to be directly involved in implementation of the green agenda.
The workshop was part of the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (Jastre), Ministry of Development, initiative to facilitate, motivate and commit the young population to work individually and collectively to promote youth leadership and youth environmental activities.
Attended by 30 youths and 10 teachers from colleges and secondary schools in the country, the workshop focused on current and emerging environmental issues and national youth environmental network, projects and activities. It is also aimed at bridging the gap towards action and understanding of central themes: indicators, systems, innovations and strategies in the formulation and management of environmental programmes and projects.
Ang Wee Kiat, a student from Paduka Seri Begawan Sultan Science College, said the experience of participating in the workshop was fun, fascinating and different.
"It is an eye opener, and teaches us the importance of teamwork," he said.
"Preserving the environment is very important. We have only one earth which we call home and yet we are destroying it," he said, adding that the environment does not belong to anyone, yet it belongs to everyone. "Therefore we are all responsible for its well being."
Through the workshop, the participants are now dubbed Brunei's ambassadors for the environment.
Ang said that they will take the experience and what they have learnt from the workshop and spread it to the rest of Brunei.
Rouziyah Hj Abdullah said as future leaders, youth play an important role in shaping Brunei's environment.
"Thus our involvement, contribution and commitment in the realisation and implementation and achievement of sustainable development for sustainable future deserve special attention," she said.
She added that the Brunei EYE programme is basically to enhance knowledge among youth in the country.
Nurul Atiqah Hj Mohd Salleh, from Pengiran Anak Puteri Hjh Masnah secondary school, said they will share the knowledge that they gained from the workshop with all the students in the school so that everybody will be aware of their role in saving the environment.
"The knowledge can be applied in schools, homes and in the community," said Nur Adlina Hj Ya'akub from Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Damit Female Secondary Religious Arabic School (Suamripad).
The 15-year-old student said: "we can apply the knowledge regardless of where we are."
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