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Glad to participate at Ecosperity Week 2024 where I shared with global leaders on Singapore’s approach to achieve a low-carbon future. The theme this year - “Renewing our Vibrant Spring” is apt, as Temasek convenes stakeholders from all around the world to advance the global effort towards climate action. At Ecosperity Week 2023, I had highlighted our progress made in achieving net zero. A year on, efforts to decarbonise and address climate change remain more relevant than ever. Singapore has made significant strides to reduce emissions domestically. I announced at Ecosperity that the Singapore Business Federation will partner A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, PwC and Singtel to establish a Singapore Emission Factors Registry (SEFR). The SEFR will support local businesses to generate more accurate emissions inventory that is reflective of our local conditions. I thank Temasek for organising this annual event. As Ecosperity marks its 10th year, I hope that it will continue to be a global platform where discussions on green transition will lead to concrete actions, and where ideas will translate into collaborations across communities, industries, and beyond borders. #Ecosperity #ClimateChange #Sustainability #NetZero #ClimateAction #ParisAgreement

Asia Must Define Clear Decarbonisation Pathways ft. Kishore Mahbubani of National University of Singapore, Li Lang Heng of Temasek Foundation and Jessica Cheam of Eco-Business. https://lnkd.in/e3Sv4UXX #sustainability #singapore #Asia #apac #climatechange

Join us for the WWF Earth Hour Summit 2024 on April 19th at the Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre. This year's summit holds great significance, recognising nature's power in addressing the climate crisis and aligning with corporate initiatives, including Science-Based Targets and climate finance, both in Singapore and beyond. Our sessions will delve into the critical synergy between nature conservation and climate action, fostering collaboration for meaningful change. We're thrilled to announce that Ms Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-Charge of Trade Relations, will join us as our Guest of Honour and Keynote Panellist. Session Highlights: 1️⃣ Carbon Abatement Targets by Nature-Based Solutions Explore the transformative potential of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in combating climate change and delve into the promises and challenges of embracing nature to achieve carbon abatement goals. 2️⃣ Corporate Ambition in Asia - Enhancing Bottom Lines through Environmental Action Join a dynamic panel discussion on tailoring corporate climate ambitions to the biodiversity-rich Asian region and discover practical approaches for accelerating climate action. 3️⃣ Navigating the Complexities of Transition Finance in Asia Understand the evolving landscape of transition finance in Asia and explore the role of financial mechanisms in driving sustainable growth, particularly in transitioning to renewable energy sources. 4️⃣ Collaborating Across Supply Chains: Strategies for Emission Reduction This panel delves into the intricacies of how companies can forge meaningful partnerships with upstream and downstream actors to tackle carbon emissions. Seats are limited. Register now to secure your spot at the WWF Earth Hour Summit 2024. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ggdJgvfU #TogetherPossible #EarthHourSummit2024 #ClimateAction #BiodiversityConservation Vivek Kumar, F.IOD Min geh Achal Agarwal Trina Liang Susan de Silva Benjamin Swan Jit Nagpal Shook Wah Kan Lay Chew Chng Kirtida Mekani Joseph Koh Soh Koon Chng Abhijit Ghosh Uma Sachidhanandam Kamal Prakash Seth Linda Koh Mayj Tolentino Xiaoyun (Sophia) Zhu

I enjoyed reading the recent report "Southeast Asia’s Green Economy 2024 Report: Moving the Needle" by Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered and Temasek which highlights the critical role Southeast Asia plays in the global effort to combat #climatechange and offers some insightful recommendations on how the region can drive #sustainability forward. Southeast Asia is at the forefront of the global climate battle due to its unique challenges and opportunities. This region is home to some of the world's most critical carbon sinks, including tropical rainforests and peatlands, which are vital for absorbing carbon dioxide. However, with 75% of its electricity still derived from fossil fuels and significant emissions from land use changes, the region faces enormous environmental challenges. Encouragingly, several ASEAN countries have raised their climate commitments and are considering carbon pricing measures to drive climate action and investment in green technologies. The report outlines a number of key recommendations for the region's green transition, namely: 1. Focusing attention on investable decarbonisation ideas: The report emphasizes the need to invest in proven ideas with high impact and deployability. This means prioritizing projects that have significant abatement potential and can be scaled quickly to achieve measurable decarbonization. 2. Policies and incentives to enable corporate action: Accelerating policies such as carbon pricing, green transition clusters, and disclosure requirements is essential to enabling corporate action. 3. Promoting innovation in finance to accelerate green investment: Innovative finance mechanisms like blended finance, carbon credits, and project financing are crucial. Scaling these mechanisms can provide various investors with the necessary business cases to invest in sustainable projects, ensuring sufficient drive and support for green initiatives. 4. Develop country/regional plans to support the transition: Clear and detailed transition plans at both the country and regional levels can backstop investment ideas and provide greater focus on actionable steps we can take today to accelerate progress. How does Singapore come into the picture? Singapore's strategic position as a forward-looking financial hub with a robust research and regulatory ecosystem makes it a great place to scale up green technologies and initiatives throughout the region. Read more and download the full report here:

🌿 Nurturing Sustainable Futures: Unveiling Insights into Green Growth 📊 Link: https://lnkd.in/dJ-6cVsM Green growth stands as the linchpin for achieving a sustainable transition, intertwining economic development with environmental sustainability and inclusive well-being. Our latest research, published in Scientific Data under the title "Comprehensive Green Growth Indicators Across Countries and Territories," offers a profound evaluation of green growth across 203 economies. 🌍 Our novel dataset provides a comprehensive look at the determinants and indicators of green growth, unraveling variations across diverse countries and regions. We delve into the intricacies of decoupling economic growth from natural resource depletion and environmental degradation, recognizing the complexity of achieving long-term sustainable development. 📈 Analyzing long-term trends and patterns, our study draws insights from historical data to inform future policy-making. We shine a spotlight on the policy implications of β-convergence in green growth, aiming to address regional disparities and foster environmentally sustainable economic development. 🔍 The constructed global measures of green growth allow us to rank countries, distinguishing the top performers from those facing challenges. The top ten economies excelling in green growth include Monaco, Singapore, New Zealand, New Caledonia, American Samoa, the US, Japan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Australia. 🔻 Conversely, our findings highlight the bottom ten economies with lower green growth performance, such as Saint Martin, Faeroe Islands, Turkmenistan, Sint Maarten, Palau, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Bermuda, Suriname, and Curacao. 🌐 Empirical results underscore the transformative impact of green growth policies that internalize the negative effects of sustainable development. Countries embracing such policies experience positive shifts in socioeconomic dynamics, environmental quality of life, natural asset base, policy responses, and emission productivity. Let's champion policies that propel us toward a sustainable future, where economic prosperity coexists harmoniously with environmental preservation and social well-being. 🔍 For more detailed insights, check out our research paper: https://lnkd.in/dJ-6cVsM #GreenGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #EnvironmentalSustainability #EconomicDevelopment #PolicyMaking #DataScience #GlobalRankings #SustainableFuture #InclusiveWellBeing #ResearchInsights #ScientificData 🌿🌎💡

🌍 Earth Systems at AsiaXchange – October 2024, Bangkok Earth Systems is honoured to have participated in the AsiaXchange conference in Bangkok, where global leaders came together to explore how countries, businesses, and communities can collaborate to accelerate the shift toward a sustainable, low-carbon future for Southeast Asia. With insights from keynote speakers such as the Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank, and the Head of the Global Green Growth Institute, the event highlighted innovative solutions to tackle climate change and drive sustainable development across the region. At Earth Systems, we are committed to advancing Earth Repair through a holistic range of consulting services, innovative technologies, and comprehensive project development. Our participation in AsiaXchange reinforces our mission to be at the forefront of environmental sustainability, providing tailored solutions that empower communities and businesses to achieve real impact. By working together, we can create a resilient, sustainable future for all. #EarthSystems #AsiaXchange #SustainabilityLeadership #EarthRepair #LowCarbonFuture #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment #CollaborationForChange

🚀 The #HorizonEU strategic plan 2025-27 was published yesterday. The strategic plan is anchored in three principal orientations that encapsulate the EU's vision for the forthcoming years: 🌍 1. Green Transition: In response to the climate crisis and the imperative of sustainability, the green transition aims to foster innovations that mitigate environmental challenges, promote biodiversity, and ensure a sustainable relationship with our planet. ⚡ 2. Digital Transition: This orientation recognizes the transformative power of digital technology and seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of European societies and economies, enhancing efficiency, inclusivity, and access to digital resources. 📈 3. A More Resilient, Competitive, Inclusive, and Democratic Europe: This broad objective focuses on strengthening Europe's socio-economic fabric, enhancing competitiveness, fostering social inclusion, and reinforcing democratic values across the continent. More info in our article below 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/eaRMJeAG #eufunds #research #innovation #eu #grrentransition #digitaltransition

🌍 #UN2.0 Week Main Session #recap: Green Horizons - Scaling Climate Solutions for a Sustainable Planet 🌍 This session brought together leading experts to share groundbreaking digital solutions aimed at scaling climate actions globally. Here’s a snapshot of the innovative discussions: 🔹 Reina Otsuka (UNDP) showcased a pioneering open-source carbon registry system designed to enhance tracking of NDC actions and carbon credits. This system, already adopted by countries like Namibia, Indonesia, and Seychelles, exemplifies how digital tools can support sovereign environmental management and global cooperation. 🔹 JL Castañeda (World Bank Group) presented a compelling initiative that uses behavioral sciences to enhance cooking efficiency in Rwanda. By tackling perceptions and behaviors, the project significantly reduced cooking times and fostered positive attitudes towards clean cooking technologies. 🔹 Jason Jabbour (UNEP) discussed UNEP’s foresight process, aimed at identifying and preparing for future environmental challenges. Through global surveys and scenario planning, UNEP is embedding anticipatory practices to remain agile and informed by emerging global trends. Facilitated by Irene Mwoga (UNEP), she illuminated the transformative potential of digital innovation in climate action. The insights and technologies introduced here are crucial for fostering sustainable practices that can be replicated and scaled globally. Each contribution at this session provided actionable solutions and collaborative approaches to tackling our planet's most pressing environmental issues. Recording can be found at: |https://lnkd.in/g9KHny97 #UN20 #ClimateAction #DigitalInnovation #Sustainability #GlobalCooperation

🌍 How Can Your Country Improve Its Environmental Performance? 🌍 Driving Sustainability Forward: Insights from the 2024 Environmental Performance Index 🔎 Executive Summary: The 2024 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) assesses sustainability across 180 countries, highlighting successes and challenges in climate change mitigation, environmental health, and ecosystem vitality. Developed by Yale and Columbia Universities, the EPI emphasizes the need for global cooperation to achieve environmental goals. 🔑 Main Pillars of Environmental Performance: 1. Climate Change Mitigation 🌱: Estonia leads with a 40% reduction in emissions over the last decade by transitioning to renewable energy sources. 2. Ecosystem Vitality 🌿: Estonia excels in biodiversity conservation, showcasing the importance of protected areas and stringent regulations. 3. Environmental Health 🏥: Iceland tops the category, demonstrating the link between wealth, governance, and environmental performance. 📊 Key Insights 📊 - Top Performers: Estonia, Luxembourg, and Germany lead with significant advancements in renewable energy and biodiversity conservation. - Challenges: Southern and Southeast Asian countries face high emissions and pollution due to coal reliance and rapid economic growth. - Global Cooperation: The EPI underscores the importance of international collaboration to support sustainable development and biodiversity preservation. 🌟 Call to Action 🌟 Policymakers, businesses, and individuals must use EPI insights to make informed decisions and drive meaningful action. Learn more at [epi.yale.edu](https://epi.yale.edu). #WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalHealth #Biodiversity #RenewableEnergy #EnvironmentalPolicy #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalCooperation #EPI2024 #EnvironmentalPerformance #ClimateAction #GreenEnergy #SustainableFuture

Nature Positive for Global Impact 🌳🦋🌱 An up-and-coming transition plan norm, nature-based commitments are emerging as an impactful climate mitigation tool. Regulatory and reporting expectations are growing, with global frameworks and initiatives such as the Kunming-Montreal Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures, and the Science Based Targets Network’s guidance for nature leading the charge. But how can markets speed up this transition and drive strong contributions to both climate and nature? At the upcoming Singapore CMI Investor Forum, I’ll be addressing these critical questions with a focus on the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, which is uniquely positioned to lead in nature-positive investments due to its rich natural capital and significant carbon sequestration potential. Key Points for Discussion: 🆘The Urgency to Act UNEP calls for tripling investments in Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) by 2030 to mitigate climate risks effectively. Failure to adopt sustainable practices poses a significant risk, with more than half of the global GDP ($44 trillion) at immediate risk due to nature loss. Opportunities in APAC: 🌏Climate Benefits: APAC’s ecosystems sequester 15% of global carbon stocks, with mangroves storing up to 10 times more carbon per hectare than terrestrial forests. 🌿Environmental Benefits: The region is home to 60% of the world’s biodiversity, with wetlands providing $15 trillion annually in water filtration services. ⛰️Economic and Social Benefits: Healthy ecosystems boost food security, potentially increasing crop yields by 58%, and reducing the risk of displacement due to climate impacts. 💰Investment Potential: -Tripling investments in NbS by 2030 is crucial, with APAC offering significant opportunities, particularly in biodiversity, vegetation, and blue carbon projects. -Carbon markets could mobilize up to $100 billion annually for NbS by 2030, driving impactful change in the region. We must get serious about delivering on our ambitious, yet necessary, targets. The growing trend of nature-positive commitments among businesses reflects a shift towards integrating nature into corporate strategies. I encourage everyone to recognise the urgency and act collectively to triple investments in NbS, securing a sustainable future for the Asia Pacific region. #naturebasedsolutions #naturepositive #climate #carbonmarketinstitute