Opinion Pieces

March 22, 2012
On World Water Day, a look at what one can expect from, as well as the myths linked to, the UN declaration of this right.… Read More

March 21, 2012
The United Nations uses the term “improved” sources of water to describe what is supplied to residents of many urban areas around the world. Unfortunately, “improved” does not always mean “clean” or “safe.”… Read More

October 15, 2011
A major issue confronting today’s world is the provision of enough food for nearly 7 billion people at present. More critical is the need to ensure that the 9 billion global population projected by 2050 will also have access to adequate food.… Read More

October 15, 2011
In a nation of food lovers, there should be room to grow food aplenty.… Read More

October 14, 2011
Sunday is World Food Day, and there is no question more important than this: If we are failing to feed the world’s 7 billion people, how will we feed 9 billion in 2050? Last year, more than 925 million people—or nearly 1 in 7 people in the world—were undernourished.… Read More

August 26, 2011
Water governance and planning are areas where Singapore can make tremendous contributions to the world.… Read More

July 4, 2011
With so many water weeks across the globe, what can the Singapore International Water Week starting today offer?… Read More

June 5, 2011
Scarcity of the resource has dominated global discussions, but contamination poses a far greater threat to humanity, making the need for proper management practices critical.… Read More

March 22, 2011
If Phnom Penh, with its serious constraints, can supply all its residents, both rich and poor, with clean and drinkable water 24 hours a day, there is no reason other major urban centers in the developing world cannot do the same.… Read More