Through the coastal wetlands and marine life of Brunei and Shenzhen, this artwork highlights the shared ecological ties across APEC waters. It also underscores the multiple benefits of mangroves, including coastal protection, biodiversity conservation, support for coastal livelihoods and sustainable regional development.

About the artist:

Maziyah Yussof is an artist, illustrator and educator from Brunei. Her work explores nature, Islamic geometric patterns and local visual culture, and has been featured in exhibitions in Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia.

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