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Can we work with nature to make our cities more prepared for climate change?

Singapore is recognised as a champion of urban greenery or so-called urban “nature-based solutions”. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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Green walls, rain gardens, mangrove reforestation and other nature-based solutions are gaining traction globally. As we experience warmer days and more unpredictable rainy seasons, South-east Asian countries are increasingly looking to nature to help us cope with the effects of climate change.

Singapore is recognised as a champion of urban greenery or so-called urban “nature-based solutions”, and its experience and know-how benefit other countries.

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