Approach to 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

Building our resilience

What were some economic, social, and political implications of the Singapore’s separation from Malaysia in 1965? 

In Singapore, the Master Plan is a land use plan that charts Singapore’s land use development over 10 to 15 years. The land use plan integrates perspectives from developers, industry organisations, and members of the public to produce a long-term approach that balances economic, social, and environmental development.

What are some possible challenges of land use planning in Singapore? 

Dynamic urban governance is necessary to achieve sustainable development in Singapore.e sustainable development in Singapore. 

Dynamic urban governance sets a clear direction for agencies. An example is the National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), which determines the priorities of Singapore's climate action plan and ensures alignment across Government ministries and agencies. For instance, it ensures a coherent and comprehensive response to climate change by overseeing plans by the Resilience and Sustainability working groups which span across different ministries.  

Dynamic urban governance is supported by the public service and institutions through detailed and thorough systems and processes.

What are some possible challenges of coordinating green efforts among the 3P – people, private and public sectors?  

Let's look at Sustainable Development in Sentosa

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