Brunei
My subject for Brunei is Saifulbahri, who has a strong passion for the environment and is currently leading a team of 29 interns from Universiti Brunei Darussalam working under the non-governmental organisation, Green Brunei.
About Brunei
Brunei is a country located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. Apart from its South China Sea coast, it is completely surrounded by the Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is separated into two parts by the Sarawak district of Limbang. Brunei is the only sovereign state entirely on Borneo; the remainder of the island is divided between Malaysia and Indonesia.
The primary environmental concerns in Brunei relate to the impacts of climate change, with risks such as increased flooding, water scarcity and reduced agricultural production
About Saifulbahri
Saifulbahri is a youth leader for the NGO Green Brunei. Founded in 2012, Green Brunei aims to promote environmental sustainability through youth-led initiatives in the fields of education, conservation, and advocacy. Since its establishment, Green Brunei has conducted various programs such as camps, cleanups, tree planting, competitions, ambassador programs, field trips, and green races. Green Brunei looks to establish its role in providing environmental education activities to youth, strengthening youth leadership, and engaging with stakeholders.
Green Brunei works with government departments, the private sector, schools, and the general public.
Watch the portrait's story below
This video shows the painting process, and tells some of Saifulbahri's story.
