Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

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.

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.

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.

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.

Grace Fu named among Time’s 100 most influential climate leaders of 2025

Ms Grace Fu was recognised for the Singapore government’s significant investments and plans to prioritise nature in the Republic and help the city adapt to climate change.

S’pore, Chile and New Zealand launch negotiations for a new green trade pact

(Seated from left) Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Alberto van Klaveren, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and Environment and Minister in Charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay signing the Green Economy Partnership Agreement (Gepa) on Oct 31. Together with them are (standing from left) Chile President Gabriel Boric, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon looking.

Public sector carbon emissions fall slightly in FY2024, but set to rise with new energy plant in 2027

Direct emissions are expected to rise again when a new plant, part of the upcoming Tuas Nexus (above), becomes operational in 2027.

Hawkers not expected to make loss from selling affordable meals: Goh Hanyan

Satisfaction levels for various aspects of SEHCs have been higher than 80 per cent based on NEA’s surveys between 2021 and 2024.

Long-term planning and political will needed to tackle climate change in Singapore: Zaqy

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Zaqy Mohammad stressed that Singapore’s adaptation strategy is coordinated, ambitious and backed by long-term thinking across generations of leaders.

PUB officer issued formal reprimand after falsifying documents for $7.95m contract

PUB had reported the matter to the police to investigate if there were any fraudulent practices involved, Ms Fu said.

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