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Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Engagement at UN climate conference remains urgent despite countries’ competing priorities: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said it is important that the attention of global political leaders are drawn on climate action for COP31.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said it is important that the attention of global political leaders are drawn on climate action for COP31.

Errant firms face $20m fine, blocked financial services under changes to S’pore haze law

The Bill to amend the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act will also allow Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores.
The Bill to amend the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act will also allow Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores.

Too many air quality indicators may complicate public messaging on haze: Grace Fu

The NEA currently provides two indicators of air quality: a PSI forecast for the next 24 hours, and an hourly PM2.5 reading.
The NEA currently provides two indicators of air quality: a PSI forecast for the next 24 hours, and an hourly PM2.5 reading.

Singapore’s tap water is safe to drink: Grace Fu

Checks carried out by national water agency PUB have not found any unusual changes in the quality of Singapore’s treated water.
Checks carried out by national water agency PUB have not found any unusual changes in the quality of Singapore’s treated water.

Mosquitoes, cooling vests: Singapore launches exhibition on adapting to climate change

The month-long exhibition, titled Our Climate-Ready Home, at One Punggol gives visitors a glimpse into how Singapore is preparing to adapt to the changing climate.
The month-long exhibition, titled Our Climate-Ready Home, at One Punggol gives visitors a glimpse into how Singapore is preparing to adapt to the changing climate.

Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC

Under this notice, APP is subjected to daily fire response reporting requirements and strict monitoring to ensure effective fire prevention and suppression.
Under this notice, APP is subjected to daily fire response reporting requirements and strict monitoring to ensure effective fire prevention and suppression.

Hotter weather, hazier skies and higher food prices: El Nino’s sting in the tail has yet to arrive

For South-east Asia, 2027 could well break heat records and prove a key test of the region’s resilience.
For South-east Asia, 2027 could well break heat records and prove a key test of the region’s resilience.

Singapore stands ready to assist Indonesia amid worsening haze, Grace Fu in touch with counterpart

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking to the media on the haze situation on Oct 10.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking to the media on the haze situation on Oct 10.

ASEAN should focus on building up regional power grid, climate finance and resilience: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking during a fireside chat at the launch of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2026 on Oct 1.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking during a fireside chat at the launch of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2026 on Oct 1.

NUHS’ Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, first to repurpose dialysis water for plants, given PUB award

Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Goh Hanyan (left) presents the Singapore Watermark Award to NUHS Chief Operating Officer Ng Kian Swan at the award ceremony on Sept 25.
Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment Goh Hanyan (left) presents the Singapore Watermark Award to NUHS Chief Operating Officer Ng Kian Swan at the award ceremony on Sept 25.

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