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Green

Singapore

"I like to see a man proud

of the place in which he lives.

I like to see a man live

so that his place will be proud of him."

-Abraham Lincoln



Green?



Green Is Wearing the Colors ofEnvironment.



Singapore in 1950 Singapore Today



Challenges for Singapore

} Despite of getting plenty of sun, it doesn·thave large tracts of land for solar farms or bio

fuels.} Doesn·t have regular winds.

} Doesn·t have any geothermal resources.

} Its waters are too busy for tidal power projects.

} Doesn·t hold much promise as a renewableenergy or clean tech leader.

} Limited land availability poses a threat towaste disposal system.



The Singapore Plan 2012Singapore·s green plan was conceptualised to envision an

environmentally conscious nation promoting resource

conservation and clean technology to protect both localand global environments.



Key Measures in Singapore Green Plan

are:} Averting Wasteland : Increase the overall waste

recycling rate from 40% in 2000 to 60% by 2012.

} Living in harmony with nature: Reservation of land for parks, green linkages and monitoring of indigenous

plants & animals.} Ensuring clean air: Encourage the usage of clean fuel &

To improve carbon intensity by 25% from 1990 levels by2012.

} Keeping the water flowing: Increase supply of water from process like desalination and water reclamation, to

at least 25% of Singapore·s water demand. Ensure thatwater quality continues to meet international standards.

Reduce domestic water consumption to 155L per person per day by 2012.



Key Measures in Singapore Green Plan

are:} Public health: Organize health programmes to make

Singapore free from epidemic & increase the lifeexpectancy & decrease infant mortality.

} Forging strategic partnerships: Increase the public

awareness to build green and sustainable environment

by the means dedicated organizations, green eventsetc.

} Enhancing external collaboration: Have close

cooperation at regional & international level to addressthe global environmental issues.

} Innovating for sustainability: Discovering & adaptingbest innovative practices for environmental

developments. Eg. Cars running on Hydrogen Fuel Cells.



Evolution in Green Events

NIGHT SOIL BUCKETS POLLUTED AIR



Government Agencies working on Green Lion City

1.Public Utility Board: Even beforeindependence , PUB was established as theNational water Agency in May 1963.

Aim: Efficient collection, production,

distribution and reclamation of water inSingapore.

Achievements:

Bukit Timah Flood alleviation scheme 1966.The first Clean Singapore plan Oct 1968.

Marina Barrage in Mar 2005.Hawker·s Settlement.

Stockholm Industry Award in 2007.



2.Ministry Of Environment: Established in September

1972, It has been the key player for sustainingClean and Green Singapore. Renamed as Ministryof environment and water resources in 2004

Aim: To deal with pollution control, Public Hygieneand environmental health.

Achievements:

Completion of Key water resources in May 1975

Launched Singapore river clean up plan in Oct1977.

Launched Waste Incineration program in 1979.

Educational campaign in Clean and green

Singapore in 1990. Launched Green Singapore Plan 2012 on 20th

August 2002.



3.National Environment Agency: OnJuly 12002 NEA was formed under as themanagement body of MEV to focus on theimplementation of environmental policies.

Aim: To implement policies for Air Pollution,Energy conservation, Climate Change

Environment Planning , Monitoring andresearch, Pollution Control, Food Hygieneand Public cleanliness.

Achievements:

launched the NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE

STRATEGY in 2008. Launch of ABC waters in 2007.

Launch of National Climate changeStrategy in 2007.



Professional Bodies Working for Green

Singapore

} BCA (Building and Construction Authority) with its BCAGreen Mark Scheme

} Singapore Environmental Council (SEC)

} X Factor Singapore

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