March 13, 2023
After the remarkable 1st UN Water Conference held in 1977, in Mar del Plata, the 2nd so-called UN Water Conference, in New York, March 2023, really is not an event which will look at global water problems holistically. See our views.… Read More
November 10, 2022
Concrete is the second most consumed material in the world after water, making it an essential component of urban development. However, cheap housing comes at a price. Can we still afford to pay for it?… Read More
October 24, 2022
Public perception of freshwater is often dominated by visions of rivers and lakes. Groundwater is rarely a part of that imagination. Historically, it has been a hidden resource, and it remains so even now.… Read More
Octover 10, 2022
Modern China’s development cannot be judged by global experience. It should be analyzed independently and objectively, because China’s decision-making system is effective and timely.… Read More
September 7, 2022
International problems need international solutions.… Read More
August 17, 2022
Global warming is producing all types of extreme weather anomalies around the globe. In the past, these extreme weather events were mostly reflected in major floods and prolonged droughts, although in the past decade, wildfires have become rampant and received considerable attention.… Read More
July 5, 2022
If there was ever a time to rethink the way food is produced, distributed and consumed, it is now.… Read More
April 19, 2022
From solar farms to carbon capture, PUB (Singapore’s National Water Agency) is looking at all ways and means to meet rising demand for water while keeping down carbon emissions.… Read More
March 22, 2022
World Water Day, which falls on March 22, is an occasion to reflect on how we manage this vital resource amid the uncertainties of climate change. PUB is tackling the challenge with an array of digital approaches, from radar rainfall monitoring to robotic swans.… Read More
November 24, 2021
Singapore is at the forefront of nearly all countries that have formulated a long-term plan for managing climate change and is steadfastly implementing that plan.… Read More