Climate Action in SG (Feb 2019)

Climate Action in SG (Feb 2019)

A monthly e-newsletter on Singapore’s sustainable development and climate action efforts

Sustainable Development - Year Towards Zero Waste

Singapore has designated 2019 as our Year Towards Zero Waste to raise awareness of waste issues, and to rally Singaporeans to treasure our precious resources. We aim to build a strong 3R (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) culture in Singapore, and to adopt a circular economy approach to resource management.

Sustainable Development – 3rd A/P Forum

Singapore hosted 38 countries for the 3rd Forum of Ministers and Environment Authorities of Asia Pacific from 23 - 25 January 2019. The Forum was held to identify priorities and emerging environmental issues from the region, in preparation for the upcoming UN Environment Assembly in March.

Climate Action – Food Security

The Singapore Food Agency will be set up on 1 April 2019 to oversee and ensure Singapore’s food safety and security amidst rising global food demand and challenges such as climate change impacts on food production.

Sustainable Development - Year Towards Zero Waste

Dr Amy Khor, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for the Environment and Water Resources, met with local NGOs, youths and other partners on 22 February 2019 for a dialogue on Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan and sustainability initiatives.