In light of the serious climate change warning issued by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Singapore stays fully committed to supporting global action on the issue. For instance, the country was one of the first 55 nations that ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016, said MEWR Minister Masagos Zulkifli. He added that the world has already seen a “litany of climate disasters”. Mr Masagos highlighted Singapore’s proactive role in tackling climate change, such as being SEA’s first country to implement a carbon tax across all economic sectors next year. He also talked about how Singapore was preparing for the rising sea levels that would accompany climate change, such as building Changi Airport’s T 5 5.5m above sea level, constructing seawalls and raising the height of coastal roads. He referenced the maritime industry’s role in promoting clean and green shipping, such as the $100 million Maritime Singapore Green Initiative launched in 2011.... Continue Reading