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Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Long-term planning helps countries better absorb external shocks, build climate resilience: DPM Gan

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong at the launch of Go Green SG 2026 at Naval Base Primary School on May 11.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong at the launch of Go Green SG 2026 at Naval Base Primary School on May 11.

30% of second-hand smoke feedback cases in 2025 came from repeat complainants

ST20250415_202573400574/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a smoker at block 120 Lor 2 Toa Payoh on April 15, 2025. Can be used for stories on smoking, smoke-free Singapore, tobacco products, cigarettes, health issues, second-hand smoke. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250415_202573400574/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a smoker at block 120 Lor 2 Toa Payoh on April 15, 2025. Can be used for stories on smoking, smoke-free Singapore, tobacco products, cigarettes, health issues, second-hand smoke. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Guided tour at Sentosa, textile recovery workshops among activities in Go Green SG 2026 line-up

The public can (clockwise from top left) tour fashion social enterprise Cloop’s sorting facility, visit a wormery, enjoy the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery and learn about the Siloso Beach Cool Node.
The public can (clockwise from top left) tour fashion social enterprise Cloop’s sorting facility, visit a wormery, enjoy the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery and learn about the Siloso Beach Cool Node.

National cleanliness campaign launched with mall videos, exhibitions, islandwide relay

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邝瑜慧/ Public Hygiene Council's New 'Keep Singapore Clean' Campaign Scales Up Following 15 Year of Impact. (The Canopy, Geneo  1 Science Park Drive, Singapore 118221). 
MOU signing between PHC and CapitaLand.
CapitaLand and PHC volunteers for clean-up activity at Kent Ridge Park.
Opening Address by 
Mr Chan Chun Sing,
Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence.
Launch Ceremony of Keep Singapore Clean 2026
Campaign.
PHC 15th Anniversary Celebrations
• Birthday Cake cutting
CMG20260419-ChanBK01/陈斌勤/
邝瑜慧/ Public Hygiene Council's New 'Keep Singapore Clean' Campaign Scales Up Following 15 Year of Impact. (The Canopy, Geneo  1 Science Park Drive, Singapore 118221). 
MOU signing between PHC and CapitaLand.
CapitaLand and PHC volunteers for clean-up activity at Kent Ridge Park.
Opening Address by 
Mr Chan Chun Sing,
Coordinating Minister for Public Services and Minister for Defence.
Launch Ceremony of Keep Singapore Clean 2026
Campaign.
PHC 15th Anniversary Celebrations
• Birthday Cake cutting

Government facilities told to adopt measures to save energy amid Middle East conflict

The conservation measures that government facilities can take include setting the air-conditioner at 25 deg C or higher, and unplugging equipment when not in use.
The conservation measures that government facilities can take include setting the air-conditioner at 25 deg C or higher, and unplugging equipment when not in use.

Hot days expected over the next fortnight, but heatwave risk in Singapore low: Government

In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.
In Singapore, a heatwave is declared when the daily maximum temperature, averaged across all weather stations here, is at least 35 deg C for three consecutive days.

S’pore’s 2025 carbon tax revenue holds steady; experts say continued use of tax ‘discounts’ likely

A carbon tax incentivises large emitters to switch to cleaner energy, improve efficiency or adopt low-carbon technologies by making fossil fuel use costlier.
A carbon tax incentivises large emitters to switch to cleaner energy, improve efficiency or adopt low-carbon technologies by making fossil fuel use costlier.

Less than 1% of food in S’pore comes from Middle East, but prices could still go up: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said increasing fragmentation in climate politics has spurred the need to focus on adaptation now.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said increasing fragmentation in climate politics has spurred the need to focus on adaptation now.

F&B outlets update collection processes, train staff ahead of drink container return scheme

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Hawker stalls at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre on June 15, 2025. Can use for hawker, cost of living, local culture, economy, inflation, spending. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG
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Hawker stalls at Tampines Round Market & Food Centre on June 15, 2025. Can use for hawker, cost of living, local culture, economy, inflation, spending. ST PHOTO: TARYN NG

What you need to know about Singapore’s Year of Climate Adaptation in 2026

Adapting to climate change impacts will be a key priority for Singapore from 2026.
Adapting to climate change impacts will be a key priority for Singapore from 2026.

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