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Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

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.

Local farms to get better supply of baby fish and shrimp; new $70 million top-up to agri fund: Zaqy

Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad outlined Singapore’s vulnerability to external shocks and supply chain disruptions as a country heavily reliant on imports.
Senior Minister of State Zaqy Mohamad outlined Singapore’s vulnerability to external shocks and supply chain disruptions as a country heavily reliant on imports.

Some dine-in spots will not charge 10-cent container deposit, but hawkers likely to pass it on

Establishments that plan to collect back the beverage containers consumed by their diners are known as “Return Right F&B outlets”.
Establishments that plan to collect back the beverage containers consumed by their diners are known as “Return Right F&B outlets”.

S’pore sets up heat resilience office, invests $40m in heat research as part of new adaptation efforts

The Heat Resilience Policy Office will oversee heat management efforts across the country.
The Heat Resilience Policy Office will oversee heat management efforts across the country.

Hazy conditions could hit Singapore in the coming weeks

Parts of the Republic have already been hit by hazy conditions in late January due to vegetation fires in Johor.
Parts of the Republic have already been hit by hazy conditions in late January due to vegetation fires in Johor.

Singapore’s revised 2035 farming goals ‘balance ambition and pragmatism’ amid challenges: Zaqy

In November 2025, the Government dropped the “30 by 30” target after a year-long review amid headwinds confronting the local agritech sector, from farm closures to production declines.
In November 2025, the Government dropped the “30 by 30” target after a year-long review amid headwinds confronting the local agritech sector, from farm closures to production declines.

2026 outlook: What’s next for the environment – and the top stories of 2025

The beverage container return scheme is slated to launch on April 1, 2026. Consumers will pay an extra 10 cents for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres, but will receive a full refund of the deposit when they return the empty containers at designated return points.
The beverage container return scheme is slated to launch on April 1, 2026. Consumers will pay an extra 10 cents for bottled and canned drinks ranging from 150ml to 3 litres, but will receive a full refund of the deposit when they return the empty containers at designated return points.

Commentary

What a visit to the Amazon during COP30 taught this S’pore youth delegate about climate action

Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.
Zaheer Abdul Malik, a NUS undergraduate, outside the COP30 venue in Belem, Brazil.

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