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The National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2035 emphasizes nature-based solutions, a region-specific approach, and climate-resilient investments.
A Singapore study shows career breaks to care for family hold back not only a woman’s rise in the corporate ladder but also affect her retirement savings.
Solutions include food aid, farm recovery, climate-smart practices, fair pricing, rural finance, and resilient infrastructure.
Leverage science-based tools, foster collaboration across sectors, build local capacity, and promote global and regional cooperation.
Using a new cement compound that applies nanoparticles can extend the service life of structures to 200 years or more.
The program tackles housing instability among young people by offering affordable public rental units and financial support, enhancing their economic independence.
Basic infrastructure needs to be put in place before blockchain fintech can solve persistent problems that hold back growth and job creation.
Health systems must prioritize sustainable oxygen supply to strengthen routine care and prepare for future pandemics.
Italian-led glacier research and conservation in Pakistan's Karakoram region highlight a model for transboundary environmental conservation.
To ensure water security, Singapore has diversified water supply over the last five decades and actively promoted water conservation.