Opinion Pieces

September 11, 2013
The gap between what is needed and what is available is large and steadily expanding.… Read More

August 23, 2013
Governments need to be savvier in getting evidence of how the haze harms their countries, and work with activist groups to press neighbours to act.… Read More

July 6, 2013
Rising demand, poor management practices and erratic rainfall patterns are causing water crises.… Read More

June 5, 2013 
As we mark the World Environment Day (June 5), it would be pertinent to reflect on why a serious issue like water and its close interrelationship with the environment has for all practical purposes disappeared from the global political agenda.… Read More

May 16, 2013 
Singapore’s leaders realised 40 years ago that it is much more expensive for a society to live in a polluted environment than a clean one.… Read More

May 14, 2013
Steady deterioration of water bodies is one of the most pressing problems facing the world today.… Read More

May 2, 2013
The story of independent Singapore started in 1965. The city-state’s apparent vulnerability due to its small size, almost total lack of natural endowments and high water dependence on external sources has been turned into a myriad of opportunities. … Read More

May 2, 2013
China has made great achievements in water supply and sanitation, and some of the important developments in the sectors have been possible because of private sector involvement.… Read More

May 2, 2013
Some of the world’s best water companies are public – and so are some of the worst. The public-private debate is driven by ideology and emotion, not by sane reasoning.… Read More

April 22, 2013
Singapore’s journey from time of the independence in 1965 is an outstanding example that pragmatic policies, clear visions, long-term planning, forward-looking strategies, political will can result in strong foundations for sustainable development.… Read More