Commentaries

Fighting haze: What consumers, firms can do

Recent warnings of a potential three-month prolonged haze crisis comparable to the severe episodes in…

June 13, 20145 min

Past Events

Inaugural Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources

World’s largest companies gather at inaugural Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources to pledge commitment…

May 20, 20146 min

Media Coverage

$63m programme to boost Singapore’s nuclear expertise

SINGAPORE is building up its expertise in nuclear safety, science and engineering, with a $63…

April 24, 20141 min

Insights

Unpredictable future of Asia: the worst climate change is yet to come

Climate change is already altering nature and the livelihoods of humans according to the latest…

April 3, 20142 min

Insights

Solving the Haze – Political Will Is Not Enough

The random bush fires that occurred in Singapore this month are a small reminder of…

March 26, 20144 min

Media Coverage

Cooperation is key to tackling haze issue

SINGAPORE - To solve the haze problem, countries need to cooperate and not blame each…

February 28, 20142 min

Insights

Tracking Global Deforestation Real-time

Global Forest Watch, an online forest monitoring and alert system, was launched last week by…

February 28, 20143 min

Insights

Kerry in Asia: Climate-change agenda trumps geopolitics

Beginning last Thursday, US Secretary of State John Kerry met leaders in Seoul, Beijing and…

February 21, 20143 min

Commentaries

To end the haze problem, both penalties and cooperation are needed

The Singapore Government’s move this week to penalise companies that cause haze is timely, given…

February 21, 20145 min

Media Coverage

Government proposes law to allow action against firms causing haze

SINGAPORE — In a move aimed at sending “a strong signal of deterrence” to errant…

February 20, 20142 min

Insights

The Worst (Haze) is Yet to Come

The severe haze episode that Singapore experienced in June 2013 may not be the worst…

February 14, 20143 min

Insights

Key Environment Stories to Watch in 2014

The year 2013 has seen more and more devastating environmental disasters in many parts of…

January 17, 20146 min