Budget 2024 debate: Dennis Tan on push for active ageing and climate change expertise
Preventive care is especially important for seniors, as they need to stay active and socially connected. This explains why the Government is rolling out initiatives such as an expanded network of Active Ageing Centres (AACs) to provide a wider range of programmes. MP Dennis Tan highlighted this in Parliament on Monday (Feb 26), saying he looks forward to hearing more details from the ministers in charge on the initiatives. He also said a study should be done to see how AACs can attract more men to take part in their activities. Turning to upgrades to the residential estates to help seniors live more independently and safely, he wanted to know how the Government will make the amenities available to residents in their homes and the common spaces. Turning to climate change, Mr Tan stressed the need for Singapore to help build regional and international capacity, as there is a growing demand for experts to be ready and available to impart valuable knowledge. “We need more Singaporeans to step forward with the right knowledge, skills and attitude to help grow our local, regional and international sustainability talent,” he said. Singapore needs to actively grow its pool of educators as climate change demands urgent action from everyone across all sectors, he said. He added that as Singapore focuses on upskilling and capacity building for workers, it must not overlook the support and training for sustainability educators. It must do so fast in the quick journey of manpower transition so that Singapore does not lag behind in its climate goals, said Mr Tan.
Preventive care is especially important for seniors, as they need to stay active and socially connected. This explains why the Government is rolling out initiatives such as an expanded network of Active Ageing Centres (AACs) to provide a wider range of programmes. MP Dennis Tan highlighted this in Parliament on Monday (Feb 26), saying he looks forward to hearing more details from the ministers in charge on the initiatives. He also said a study should be done to see how AACs can attract more men to take part in their activities. Turning to upgrades to the residential estates to help seniors live more independently and safely, he wanted to know how the Government will make the amenities available to residents in their homes and the common spaces. Turning to climate change, Mr Tan stressed the need for Singapore to help build regional and international capacity, as there is a growing demand for experts to be ready and available to impart valuable knowledge. “We need more Singaporeans to step forward with the right knowledge, skills and attitude to help grow our local, regional and international sustainability talent,” he said. Singapore needs to actively grow its pool of educators as climate change demands urgent action from everyone across all sectors, he said. He added that as Singapore focuses on upskilling and capacity building for workers, it must not overlook the support and training for sustainability educators. It must do so fast in the quick journey of manpower transition so that Singapore does not lag behind in its climate goals, said Mr Tan.
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