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Contents
Global Briefing
022 A Look Inside the Zero Waste Masterplan
The plan to defuse Semakau Landfill’s ticking timebomb.
026 Catalysing the Circular Economy
The CleanEnviro Summit Singapore Catalyst 2019, held from 6 to 7 June 2019, is a NEA's flagship event leading to the biennial CleanEnviro Summit Singapore in 2020. The Catalyst event focused on the circular economy — emerging trends, government interventions and business opportunities.
032 Policies Driving the Change towards Zero Waste
Understanding successful policies worldwide that have supported the change towards zero waste.
036 Climate Action Package
Climate Action Package (CAP) offers capacity building programmes as part of Singapore's commitment to support the region and fellow developing countries to address climate change and be more climate resilient.
Policy
042 Pulau Semakau Landfill - A Haven for Coastal and Marine Biodiversity
The pressure to manage its solid waste and the lack of land led to Singapore’s decision to develop the world's first offshore landfill. Development considerations included minimising impacts to biodiversity. Today, it is not only a landfill, but also a coastal and marine biodiversity haven. With the way forward, it can be featured as an illustration of sustainable development which addresses many of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
050 Natured-Enhanced Coastal Defence
Coastal urbanisation has led to a proliferation of seawalls that enclose reclaimed land and prevent coastal erosion. Biodiversity of the intertidal and shallow seas is reduced as these zones get eliminated. Increasing the height of seawalls is a common response to sea- level rise. Faced with this new long-term situation, consideration should be given to incorporating nature with coastal defence. This will improve the benefits of ecosystem services that coastal and marine biodiversity offer. It is a response that aligns with sustainable development.
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