BERAKAS FOREST RESERVE – On the morning of July 21st, the Royal Thai Embassy led a tree planting event at the Berakas Forest Reserve in celebration of the upcoming 72nd Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand. The event marked a significant step towards Brunei Darussalam's ambitious goal of planting 500,000 trees by 2035.
According to Radio Television Brunei, 73 tree saplings of various species were planted to support Brunei's Green Protocol initiative, which aims to promote sustainable living and reduce carbon emissions. This initiative aligns with the Brunei Darussalam National Climate Change Policy, which seeks to transform the country into a sustainable nation. Notable attendees included Dayang Hajah Tutiyati binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, and Her Excellency Boosara Kanchanalai, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Thailand to Brunei.