Topic 3 Sustainable and Resilient Singapore
1. Why is sustainable development important for Singapore?
1. Ensure a competitive economy
a) attract investments
b) provide employment opportunities
2. Ensure sustainable environment
a) clean and healthy environment
b) excellent air and water quality
3. Achieve high quality of life for all
a) foster community spirit
b) facilitate active participation in sustainable development
2. How does Singapore approach sustainable development?
1. Building up resilience crucial to achieving sustainable development
a) increases Singapore’s capacity to survive, adapt and thrive
b) ongoing process involving past, present and future actions
2. Integrated master planning key to achieve sustainable development
a) adopts long-term approach in reviewing land-use plans and demands
b) strikes a balance between economic and social development
3. Dynamic urban governance key to achieve sustainable development
a) political leadership sets clear direction and cooperation among different government agencies to implement and execute policies
b) public service and institutions with well-thought out systems and processes
3. What are Singapore’s efforts in sustainable development?
1. Environment and climate resilience efforts
a) cleaning and greening Singapore
b) mitigation efforts include green buildings and clean energy; and adaptation efforts include water resilience and food resilience
2. Economic resilience efforts
a) deepen and diversify international connections and strengthen business capabilities to innovate
b) encourage Singaporeans to acquire and utilise deep skills
3. Social resilience efforts
a) developing skills throughout life through SkillsFuture national movement and mobilising communities in preparedness measures
b) creating shared spaces to bring people together, offer input to government planning and address social concerns
4. How might Singapore continue to develop sustainably?
1. Environment considerations
a) life-support systems of the global environment and nature in providing ecosystem services
b) limitations of Singapore’s physical environment and possible threats including transboundary haze and climate change
2. Economic and social considerations
a) ability of Singapore society to advance its economy
b) commitment and contribution from all stakeholders in society
3. Political considerations
a) good governance with strong political willpower
b) commitment to develop and improve long term plans in sustainable development
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