Committee of Supply 2024 debate, Day 1: Teo Chee Hean on staying the course in green transition
Higher temperatures, heavier spells of rainfall, longer and more frequent dry spells and in the worst-case scenario - where global emissions continue to rise rapidly - Singapore could face daily maximum temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius almost all year round. This is why Singapore must stay the course in its green transition so that it can leave behind a liveable, resilient and thriving country and world for future generations of Singaporeans. Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, who said this in Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 28), stressed that it is in Singapore's interest to commit to climate action. Mr Teo, who is also Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change, outlined the concrete steps Singapore is taking to meet its climate goals. He said Singapore takes a long-term and proactive approach and is developing its adaptation plans. These are regularly refreshed to keep up with the latest science to enable Singapore to be ready for the climate risks it will face. Mr Teo warned that the physical risks can have wider impact on the economy while climate change can disrupt lives and livelihoods. For Singapore, this means not just acting now to achieve its own climate goals, but also catalysing regional and global action so that other countries do the same.
Higher temperatures, heavier spells of rainfall, longer and more frequent dry spells and in the worst-case scenario - where global emissions continue to rise rapidly - Singapore could face daily maximum temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius almost all year round. This is why Singapore must stay the course in its green transition so that it can leave behind a liveable, resilient and thriving country and world for future generations of Singaporeans. Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean, who said this in Parliament on Wednesday (Feb 28), stressed that it is in Singapore's interest to commit to climate action. Mr Teo, who is also Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change, outlined the concrete steps Singapore is taking to meet its climate goals. He said Singapore takes a long-term and proactive approach and is developing its adaptation plans. These are regularly refreshed to keep up with the latest science to enable Singapore to be ready for the climate risks it will face. Mr Teo warned that the physical risks can have wider impact on the economy while climate change can disrupt lives and livelihoods. For Singapore, this means not just acting now to achieve its own climate goals, but also catalysing regional and global action so that other countries do the same.
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