Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation

Jabatan Alam Sekitar, Taman dan Rekreasi (JASTRe)

Ibu Pejabat (Tingkat 1 & 2)

Alamat:
Bangunan Ibu Pejabat Jabatan Alam Sekitar, Taman dan Rekreasi
Simpang 55, Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama Berakas
Bandar Seri Begawan, BB3513
Negara Brunei Darussalam

Tel No.: +673 224 1262

Website: www.env.gov.bn

ABOUT US

BACKGROUND

Established in 1993 as the Environment Unit under the Ministry of Development, the department originally served as the secretariat to the National Committee on the Environment and coordinated key environmental policy across the nation.

By consent of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Prime Minister's Office announced the official establishment of the Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (JASTRe) on 1st May 2002. This expanded the department's responsibilities to include state landscape design, public park administration, and recreational area maintenance.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Waste Management

Overseeing solid waste strategies, recycling initiatives, and nationwide waste disposal facilities.

Environmental Conservation

Monitoring air quality, managing hazardous waste, and enforcing environmental regulations.

Landscape & Recreation

Developing, maintaining, and upgrading public recreational parks, beaches, and green spaces.

International Cooperation

Representing Brunei Darussalam in national, bilateral, and international environmental agreements.

DEPARTMENT MILESTONES

1993
  • Establishment of Environment Unit under the Ministry of Development.
  • Brunei Darussalam becomes a Party to the Montreal Protocol (Control of Ozone Depleting Substances [ODS]) on 27 May 1993.
1998
  • Implementation of the Emergency Penal Code on Open Burning.
2002
  • Formation of Department of Environment, Parks and Recreation (1st May 2002).
  • Management of Pantai Serasa and Pantai Muara.
  • Brunei Darussalam becomes a Party to the Basel Convention (Control of Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Wastes).
  • Pollution Control Guidelines for Industrial Development.
2003
  • Management of Taman Batang Duri, Taman Muhibbah, and Taman Persiaran (Temburong).
  • Management of Lambak Kiri Nursery and Belimbing Nursery, Subok.
  • National Landscape Competition.
2004
  • Solid Waste Management Masterplan.
  • Solid Waste Management in Kampong Ayer.
2005
  • Launching of Taman Rekreasi Jln Menteri Besar.
  • Air Quality Monitoring System for Brunei Darussalam (PM10).
  • Bilateral Agreement on Environment between Brunei Darussalam and Singapore.
2006
  • Civil Service Award of Excellence (Finance Category) in conjunction with the 13th Civil Service Day – Amalan Mesra Alam Projek Kompos.
  • Establishment of Brunei Eco-Clubs.
  • Publication of Brunei Darussalam's State of Environment Report.
  • Pilot Study: Mukim Saba Cleanup.
2007
  • Brunei Darussalam becomes a Party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
  • Host of the ASEAN Youth Environment Forum (AYEF).
2008
  • Management transfer of Taman Jubli Anduki.
2009
  • Establishment of Brunei Environment Youth Envoy (EYE).
  • Brunei Darussalam becomes a Party to the Kyoto Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction).
  • Management of Taman Sg Basong.
  • Sungai Brunei Cleanup Phase 1 Project.
2010
  • Air Quality Monitoring Study for Sungai Brunei, Sungai Belait, Sungai Tutong, and Sungai Temburong.
  • Introduction of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for development projects.
  • ASEAN+3 Youth Environment Forum (AYEF) – China, Japan & Korea.
2011
  • Launch of the No Plastic Bag Weekends Initiative.
  • Beverage Carton Recycling Cooperation between Tetra Pak Sdn Bhd (Malaysia), Daikyo Environmental Recycling Sdn Bhd, and the Ministry of Development.
  • Processing of Used Tires in Bukit Udal.
2012
  • No Plastic Bag Weekends Initiative extended to include Fridays.
2013
  • Paper Bag Recycling from Newspapers initiative.
  • Host of the 2nd ASEAN+3 Youth Environment Forum (AYEF).
  • Initiatives to reduce the use of styrofoam.
  • Hazardous Waste (Control of Export, Import and Transit) Order 2013.
2014
  • Redevelopment of Serasa Beach.
2016
  • Environmental Protection and Management Order 2016.
2018
  • Plastic Bottle Free Initiative.
  • Nationwide Recycling Day.
  • Sungai Brunei Cleanup Project.
2019
  • Launch of the No Plastic Bags Everyday Initiative.
  • Opening of e-waste depots at Sungai Paku Engineered Landfill and Sungai Akar Transfer Station.
2021
  • Campaign to introduce the No Plastic Bag Everyday Initiative to retail stores, restaurants and stalls.
  • Nationwide Clean Up Marine Debris: Coastal Marvel Campaign.
  • Launch of the Tree Planting Handbook.
2022
  • Composting Awareness Campaign.
  • Launch of the Marine Debris Clean-Up Handbook.
  • Bring Your Own Reusables (BYOR) Campaign.
  • Launch of Guidelines for Safe Handling of Low-GWP (Flammable) Refrigerants.