As we reach the final day of our SG50 celebrations in 2015, what kind of sustainable future would we hope for in SG100? The government is already starting a series of SGfuture engagement sessions to gather thoughts from stakeholders. To me, my vision of a sustainable future for Singapore in…
Continue ReadingThe Paris Agreement: what it means for Singapore and what more can we do
On 12 Dec 2015, the historic agreement to combat climate change was agreed by 195 nations in Paris at the COP 21 UN Climate Change Conference. The laudable points of the Paris Agreement include the sharing of responsibility among all countries, developed and developing, to undertake and communicate ambitious efforts;…
Continue ReadingSustainability Mentorship Programme 2016
Application is now closed. “I’m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You’re the one that has to walk through it.” – Morpheus, The Matrix The Sustainability Mentorship Programme (in its 2nd run) is a youth mentorship programme co-organised by sustainability advocates in…
Continue ReadingHow the financial sector is taking account of climate-related risks
This article is contributed by Jovin Hurry, who is reporting from Paris. As the ministers now negotiate the details of the COP21 Paris Agreement, some of the top key questions arising are how to finance the promised projects and what climate-related risks to shoulder. Earlier this year, G20 Finance Ministers…
Continue ReadingIncreasing resilience is essential to secure future investment from climate change
This article is contributed by Jovin Hurry, who is reporting from Paris. A climate resilient society and economy is essential to secure hard-won development gains and to ensure that future investment is not lost to climate change. A resilient society and economy suffers little and recovers more quickly from natural…
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