Ms Sylvia Lim (Aljunied): Sir, after rising by six times year on year in 2022 to over 30,000 cases, dengue fever is expected to remain a serious health risk this year. NEA said in December that a rise in the high number of dengue cases at the end of the year could result in SingaporeContinue reading “Tackling Dengue”
Category Archives: Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Hawker Food Options in CBD
Mr Pritam Singh (Aljunied): Sir, beyond grants and payouts which are certainly helpful, there are things which the Government can do to help Singaporeans on a daily long-term basis to reduce costs. One suggestion I have is the building of more hawker centres in the areas that a large number of Singaporeans work at. ForContinue reading “Hawker Food Options in CBD”
PLANS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AFTER SEMAKAU LANDFILL IS FULLY FILLED
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether there are plans for waste disposal after the Semakau Landfill is fully filled; and (b) what are the projected construction costs and dates of completion of new landfills. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: Ongoing efforts are being made to reduce the waste to beContinue reading “PLANS FOR WASTE DISPOSAL AFTER SEMAKAU LANDFILL IS FULLY FILLED”
SINGAPORE’S CONTRIBUTION TO LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND SET UP IN COP27
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether Singapore will be contributing to the Loss and Damage Fund set up in COP27; (b) if yes, what is the quantum of Singapore’s contributions and how is the quantum arrived at; and (c) if not, what are the reasons behind the decision. The MinisterContinue reading “SINGAPORE’S CONTRIBUTION TO LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND SET UP IN COP27”
DISCLOSING PUBLIC SECTOR SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS UNDER GREENGOV.SG INITIATIVE
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment whether the Government will disclose public sector Scope 3 emissions under the GreenGov.SG initiative. The Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien): Mr Deputy Speaker, we are not requiring disclosure of Scope 3 emissions at this stage of implementing our reporting framework.Continue reading “DISCLOSING PUBLIC SECTOR SCOPE 3 EMISSIONS UNDER GREENGOV.SG INITIATIVE”
PROGRESS OF NATIONWIDE REUSABLE DINING-WARE SCHEME
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether the Ministry is able to provide updates on the progress of the Nationwide Reusable Dining-ware Scheme that was proposed by the Citizens’ Workgroup on Reducing Excessive Consumption of Disposables; and (b) whether it will consider banning disposables for dining-in at all chain restaurantsContinue reading “PROGRESS OF NATIONWIDE REUSABLE DINING-WARE SCHEME”
FEASIBILITY OF SEAWEED PRODUCTION IN SINGAPORE’S WATERS
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what is the Government doing to explore the feasibility of seaweed production in Singapore’s waters; (b) whether the Ministry includes the local production of seaweed as part of its 30 by 30 agri-food strategy; and (c) whether the Ministry includes seaweed farms as part ofContinue reading “FEASIBILITY OF SEAWEED PRODUCTION IN SINGAPORE’S WATERS”
OUTCOME OF TRANSPARENT RECYCLING BIN TRIALS LAUNCHED IN BUKIT BATOK, BEDOK AND UPPER CHANGI
Mr Leon Perera asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) what are the results of the transparent recycling bin trials that were launched in Bukit Batok, Bedok, and Upper Changi; (b) whether the Ministry has plans to expand this scheme to other parts of Singapore; and (c) what other innovations and interventions have beenContinue reading “OUTCOME OF TRANSPARENT RECYCLING BIN TRIALS LAUNCHED IN BUKIT BATOK, BEDOK AND UPPER CHANGI”
CLIMATE ACTION TRACKER’S ASSESSMENT OF SINGAPORE’S CLIMATE TARGETS AND POLICIES
Mr Dennis Tan Lip Fong asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment (a) whether the Government is aware of the Climate Action Tracker’s (CAT) assessment of Singapore’s climate targets and policies as of November 2022 and, if so, what are its views; (b) whether the Government has formally engaged CAT on this assessment and, if so,Continue reading “CLIMATE ACTION TRACKER’S ASSESSMENT OF SINGAPORE’S CLIMATE TARGETS AND POLICIES”
TARGET TIMELINE FOR IMPORT, SALE AND FARMING OF INSECTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION
Mr Chua Kheng Wee Louis asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment what is the target timeline for (i) allowing the import and sale of insects as food for human consumption and (ii) issuing licences for domestic insect farming for human consumption. Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is conducting a public consultationContinue reading “TARGET TIMELINE FOR IMPORT, SALE AND FARMING OF INSECTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION”
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