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    2. 23,000 people helped in 5 years , 13 May 2012

      The Straits Times: Temasek Foundation's programmes in areas of sustainable education and health care benefitted 23,000 people over 5 years.

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    2. Electric baby steps , 12 May 2012

      The Straits Times: Switching to an electric car from a petrol or diesel vehicle requires planning, and extra incentives such as tax breaks.

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    2. First green library for kids taking roots here, 10 May 2012

      The Straits Times: Made from recycled materials and fitted with energy-efficient lighting, the children's library at the National Library Building aims to familiarise children with environment and green practices.

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    2. Going green in reporting season, 7 May 2012

      The Business Times: Firms are using environmentally friendlier alternatives such as FSC-certified paper and soy-based ink in production of annual reports.

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    2. Green architect no stranger to awards, 5 May 2012

      The Straits Times: BCA Awards ceremony recognises four individuals for their efforts in promoting green buildings.

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    2. Punggol Waterway bags top global award, 28 April 2012

      The Straits Times: Singapore is first Asian country to clinch the American Academy of Environmental Engineers’ environmental prize

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Recent Initiatives

    2. National Research Foundation(NRF) opens call for high impact scientific research projects under the competitive research programme funding scheme

      The National Research Foundation’s 9th Competitive Research Programme (CRP) call for proposals opens for high impact scientific research projects.The latest call comprises two tracks – a general call for proposals in science and technology research, and a thematic call for energy-related research under the National Innovation Challenge on Energy Resilience for Sustainable Growth.

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    2. Shanghai Jiao Tong University to set up Environmental Sustainability Research Centre in Singapore

      The National Research Foundation has approved the proposal for Shanghai Jiao Tong University, one of China’s top universities, to set up a research centre in Singapore, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore to work on Energy and Environmental Sustainability Solutions for Megacities.

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    2. Experimental Power Grid Centre (EPGC)

      The EPGC, an A*Star initiative on Jurong Island, will study smarter ways and means to get electricity from generation sources to users and the effects of adding renewable energy sources.

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    2. New energy initiatives announced at Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW)

      The opening address at SIEW highlighted Singapore’s energy strategy, which included exploring electricity trade to diversify energy supply, as well as technological initiatives such as the micro-grid test-bed to pilot the use of clean energy resources to generate electricity supply.

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    2. Offshore Renewables Joint Industry Programme

      The Joint Industry Programme, hosted at the Energy Research Institute @NTU, is a collaborative venture where industry and academia work together in offshore wind turbines and sea-based power generation research – the first such programme in the local offshore renewable energy sector.

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    2. NUS UTown

      The National University of Singapore’s new University Town, or UTown, is among Singapore’s most environmentally friendly places. It is one of only a few sites to win the coveted Green Mark GoldPlus District award for environmental sustainability.

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Publications

    2. Singapore's Second National Communication

      In line with the guidelines on national communications for non-Annex I Parties, Singapore submitted its Second National Communication to UNFCCC on12 November 2010.

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    2. Climate Change : How It Affects You

      Information for the general public on the impacts of climate change on Singapore, the measures that the Government is taking to address climate change and the practical steps that the public can take to use energy efficiently.

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    2. Sustainable Singapore Blueprint

      The Sustainable Singapore Blueprint (SSB) contains the strategies and initiatives for Singapore to achieve economic growth and a quality living environment over the next two decades.

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Science of Climate Change

Science shows that human activities are a main cause of climate change. We need to address climate change now as it has significant implications not only on the natural environment but also how we go about our daily lives.

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How You Can Help

Through your individual efforts, you can do your part to fight climate change by cutting down unnecessary energy wastage at home and at the workplace.

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Singapore's Actions

Singapore is an active player in the international climate change negotiations.We have also started to look at domestic mitigation and adaptation measures.

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