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Sustainable Development and Resilience in Singapore
Sep 24, 2024
Lecture Notes: Sustainability and Resilience in Singapore
Overview of Singapore's Fourth Desalination Plant
Location: Below an open park with a city view.
Capacity: 30 million gallons per day (mgd).
Purpose:
Enhances water supply resilience.
Can treat seawater, reservoir fresh water, and brackish water.
Integrates infrastructure with the environment.
Provides public space and accessibility.
Singapore's Sustainability Story
Focus on integrating water, energy, and food needs into city development.
Addressing challenges despite land scarcity.
Sustainability as a key national priority.
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Formerly the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources.
Focus on holistic management of resources:
Water reclamation and recycling.
Food and waste management.
Sustainability across all ministries and sectors.
Emphasis on sustainable resource use and recycling.
Key Initiatives and Approaches
Sustainable Development:
Balancing economic growth with environmental conservation.
Ensuring sustainable consumption and production practices.
Cross-Ministry Integration:
Sustainability as a horizontal priority.
Implementing sustainable practices in education, transportation, etc.
Changes and Challenges in Environmental Sector
Integration of food sector management into environmental strategies.
Focus on food supply, resilience, security, and safety.
Comprehensive approach to waste and resource management.
Global Movement Towards Sustainability
Increased momentum due to global and corporate awareness.
Importance of sustainable practices for business competitiveness.
Demand for sustainable products and services in the market.
Collaboration with NGOs and communities to drive behavioral change.
Lessons from COVID-19 Pandemic
Resource Resilience:
Impact of global supply disruptions on resources like food.
Need for local production capability to enhance resilience.
Economic Resilience:
Adapting to safe distancing and digital transformations.
Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in public and work spaces.
Conclusion
Singapore's focus on building sustainability and resilience into its infrastructure and society.
Emphasis on local production and resource management to withstand global disruptions.
Commitment to sustainable development and collaboration across sectors.
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