Topic 2 Opportunities and Challenges
1, How might climate change affect Singapore?
1. Impacts of climate change
a) rising sea level
b) increased daily mean temperatures and changing weather patterns
2. Challenges due to climate change
a) floods, urban heat island effect, vector-borne diseases
b) threats to biodiversity, food and water insecurities
3. Opportunities created to adapt to climate change
a) land reclamation, coastal management, increasing health resilience
b) high technology farming and development of water technologies
2. How might tectonic hazards affect Singapore?
1. Impacts of tectonic hazards
a) not susceptible to majority of tectonic disasters
b) major tectonic movements close to the Sunda Megathrust may still affect Singapore
2. Challenges due to plausible occurrence of tectonic hazards in the region
a) destruction of structures built on reclaimed land, and threat of floods from a mega earthquake
b) threat of ash clouds from volcanic eruptions affecting health and disrupting the economy
3. Opportunities created to mitigate and adapt to tectonic hazards in the region
a) national preparedness plans, use of technology to monitor tectonic movements
b) partnerships between countries on disaster response and recovery
3. How might tourism activity affect Singapore?
1. Impacts of tourism activity in Singapore
a) economic and social impacts
b) environmental impacts
2. Challenges affecting tourism development in Singapore
a) intensifying regional competition and increasingly discerning visitors
b) ageing population, resource constraints and threats from global uncertainties
3. Opportunities created to mitigate and adapt to impacts of tourism activity in Singapore
a) benefits due to growing Asia and develop partnerships with stakeholders to spearhead place-making initiatives
b) trial sustainability solutions and develop skilled workers
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