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Singapore unveils latest plans for addressing climate change

Xinhua, July 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

Singapore's President Tony Tan Keng Yam on Sunday announced the release of the country's Climate Action Plan at the joint opening ceremony of the World Cities Summit, Singapore International Water Week and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore 2016.

According to the joint release by National Climate Change Secretariat of Prime Minister's Office, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and Ministry of National Development, the Climate Action Plan is explained in two documents.

The first document entitled "Take Action Today: For A Carbon-efficient Singapore" spelt out the key strategies that Singapore would be taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to fulfill the pledge it made in support of the Paris Agreement.

Singapore has set a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 36 percent compared to 2005 levels by 2030. The city state is also working towards stabilizing its emissions with the aim of peaking around 2030. These are ambitious targets, given Singapore's limited options for renewable energy.

The joint release revealed that improving energy efficiency will continue to be Singapore's key strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and plans have been made to expand the scope of current initiatives across all sectors, namely the power generation, industry, buildings, transport, household, waste and water sectors.

The second document entitled "A Climate-resilient Singapore: For A Sustainable Future" explained how Singapore may be affected by climate change and the Whole-of-Government strategy to prepare for them.

Singapore government has already started to strengthen the country's defence against climate change.

At the same time, given that climate science and projections continue to evolve, Singapore government will continue to review the adaptation plans to ensure that optimal solutions has been put in to protect the country and its people.

Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change Teo Chee Hean said they hope more people will understand Singapore's comprehensive strategy to address climate change, and more importantly how they can play a part with the release of the plan.

"Our goal of building a more carbon-efficient and climate-resilient Singapore can only be achieved when the community and businesses work together with the government in making climate-friendly habits and practices a way of life," said Teo.

The 7th Singapore International Water Week, co-located with the World Cities Summit and CleanEnviro Summit Singapore, will be held in city state until Thursday. Endit