Futures thinking in Singapore is usually associated with the work of the government, which is well-known to make use of futures techniques and planning for identifying key trends, challenges and opportunities. Most local businesses and non-profits, however, are not familiar with the use of futures thinking in their work. But…
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Identify and track key future trends with the Futures Centre
Futures thinking in Singapore is usually associated with the work of the government, which is well-known to make use of futures techniques and planning for identifying key trends, challenges and opportunities. Most local businesses and non-profits, however, are not familiar with the use of futures thinking in their work. But…
Continue Reading2012 Guide to Singapore Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment
[Check out the updated 2020 Guide to Singapore Government Funding and Incentives for the Environment] Singapore is well-known as a clean and green city with the government striving for environmental sustainability while growing the economy. The government has also identified Environmental and Water Technologies (EWT) including Clean Energy as strategic…
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Solar Landscape in Singapore with the National Solar Repository
The National Solar Repository of Singapore (NSR) was launched in Nov last year, and is administered by the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS), the Economic Development Board of Singapore (EDB), Singapore Polytechnic, and Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The NSR serves as a one-stop platform for those interested in understanding…
Continue ReadingThe Use of Coal in Singapore
Here’s an update on the use of coal in Singapore: Tuas Power’s coal plant Read the chronology of the clean coal and biomass cogeneration plant by Tuas Power. Tuas Power’s new coal and biomass plant at Jurong Island would start operations mid next year, and the company has signed a…
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