07/06/2026
SWCS Participation in Ocean Week Brunei (2–3 June 2026)
Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society (SWCS) extends its sincere appreciation to the Poni Foundation for the kind invitation and warm hospitality throughout the event. The engagement not only strengthened regional collaboration but also offered meaningful exposure to Brunei’s exemplary mangrove conservation efforts.
On the 2nd and 3rd of June 2026, SWCS was invited as an official guest and panel speaker during Ocean Week Brunei 2026, held at Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
2nd June 2026 – Ocean Week Brunei 2026 Launch Event
The opening of the Ocean Week Brunei 2026 was officiated by Yang Mulia Dayang Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Primary Resources & Tourism (MPRT) of Brunei.
Ms. Siti Nureza binti Lahaba and Ms. Pritty Monica Martin representing SWCS as the official guests of the event.
3rd June 2026 – Ocean Sustainability Conference
During the Ocean Sustainability Conference, Ms. Siti Nureza was invited as a panel speaker under Thematic 4: Connected Coastal Ecosystem, where discussions highlighted the importance of integrated management of coastal and marine environments.
Following the conclusion of the conference, participants were taken on a boat tour at Kampung Ayer, offering first hand experience of the pristine mangrove ecosystem of Brunei. This excursion provided valuable insights into the country’s coastal heritage and highlighted the importance of conserving interconnected ecosystems across the region.
