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From local to global stage: How one young man’s focus on sustainability led him to COP30

Mr Safafisalam Bohari Jaon, 29, will lead a team of five youth in Singapore's delegation at COP30 in Belem.
Mr Safafisalam Bohari Jaon, 29, will lead a team of five youth in Singapore's delegation at COP30 in Belem.

80% of Singapore homes now equipped with smart electricity meters

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Block 933 Tampines Street 91 HDB flats, SAFRA Tampines and Tampines Avenue 1 at night on Oct 24, 2025.
Can be used for stories on electricity, power, bill, property, energy prices, budget, money, URA, property, land, housing, population, economy, development, and invest.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Block 933 Tampines Street 91 HDB flats, SAFRA Tampines and Tampines Avenue 1 at night on Oct 24, 2025.
Can be used for stories on electricity, power, bill, property, energy prices, budget, money, URA, property, land, housing, population, economy, development, and invest.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

The COP30 effect: Experts weigh in on how climate talks will affect people, jobs, nature in S-E Asia

Ahead of COP30, The Straits Times speaks to experts on how these issues will impact South-east Asia.
Ahead of COP30, The Straits Times speaks to experts on how these issues will impact South-east Asia.

From pledges to progress: Can COP30 move the needle on climate action?

The world is set to meet for COP30 in Belem, Brazil's gateway to the Amazon rainforest.
The world is set to meet for COP30 in Belem, Brazil's gateway to the Amazon rainforest.

Jump in condos in Singapore adopting gas water heaters

Showcase of how housing developments can incorporate gas heaters at the new Landmark condominium on Nov 5, 2025.

Energy supplier City Energy held a media event about water heater options available to consumers ahead of the April 2026 deadline for water heaters under Singapore?s national Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme.
Showcase of how housing developments can incorporate gas heaters at the new Landmark condominium on Nov 5, 2025.

Energy supplier City Energy held a media event about water heater options available to consumers ahead of the April 2026 deadline for water heaters under Singapore?s national Mandatory Energy Labelling Scheme.

S’pore’s readiness for dealing with climate impacts will guide business investments here: Grace Fu

Ms Grace Fu will represent Singapore at the COP30, where governments are set to negotiate their joint efforts to curb climate change and deal with its impacts.
Ms Grace Fu will represent Singapore at the COP30, where governments are set to negotiate their joint efforts to curb climate change and deal with its impacts.

To help indoor vertical farms, Singapore research project aims to optimise crop seeds

Indoor vertical farming solutions at the Arianetech booth at an agri-tech exhibition held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Nov 5, 2025, as part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week.
Indoor vertical farming solutions at the Arianetech booth at an agri-tech exhibition held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre on Nov 5, 2025, as part of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week.

S’pore vertical farm Growy winding up after official launch in Nov 2024

This is the latest casualty in a series of farm closures and delays that have been plaguing the local farming sector since 2023 or so.
This is the latest casualty in a series of farm closures and delays that have been plaguing the local farming sector since 2023 or so.

Green Pulse Podcast

Can the insurance industry keep up with climate change in SE Asia?

Insurance is a critical lifeline against worsening climate risks, but South-east Asia must urgently close its vast protection gap to protect its vulnerable communities.
Insurance is a critical lifeline against worsening climate risks, but South-east Asia must urgently close its vast protection gap to protect its vulnerable communities.

Safer, more sustainable pest control under Singapore’s new framework

Singapore’s national framework The Code Of Practice For The Performance Of Pest Management Services incorporates integrated pest management principles.
Singapore’s national framework The Code Of Practice For The Performance Of Pest Management Services incorporates integrated pest management principles.

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