Comments on: Singapore’s Vision for Sustainable Development by the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Sustainable Development http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/ Green Resource Guide for Singapore and Asia Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:50:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Julian Wong http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3982 Julian Wong Wed, 30 Jul 2008 16:10:24 +0000 http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3982 Disappointing. Zero mention of renewable energy technology deployment and zero mention of measurable carbon targets, ostensibly hiding behind the excuse of high costs. Frankly, there is nothing groundbreaking about the enumerated initiatives. Most of the initiatives are cosmetic, relying on toothless incentives for voluntary action, rather than setting floors or standards. If Singapore wants to truly achieve sustainability, it should scrutinize the supply chains and life cycle processes of all its major industries and devise whole-system strategies to decarbonize and dematerialize through eco-efficient redesign. Its petrochemicals industry is a chief culprit. Unfortunately, because most petrochemical operations are situated on our offshore islands, it is out of sight and out of mind for most citizens. Disappointing. Zero mention of renewable energy technology deployment and zero mention of measurable carbon targets, ostensibly hiding behind the excuse of high costs. Frankly, there is nothing groundbreaking about the enumerated initiatives. Most of the initiatives are cosmetic, relying on toothless incentives for voluntary action, rather than setting floors or standards.

If Singapore wants to truly achieve sustainability, it should scrutinize the supply chains and life cycle processes of all its major industries and devise whole-system strategies to decarbonize and dematerialize through eco-efficient redesign. Its petrochemicals industry is a chief culprit. Unfortunately, because most petrochemical operations are situated on our offshore islands, it is out of sight and out of mind for most citizens.

]]> By: Eugene http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3869 Eugene Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:10:24 +0000 http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3869 Today - Sustainable if costs don’t tip the scales, http://www.todayonline.com/articles/267614print.asp Today – Sustainable if costs don’t tip the scales, http://www.todayonline.com/articles/267614print.asp

]]> By: Eugene http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3868 Eugene Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:07:30 +0000 http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3868 Channel NewsAsia - Nationwide call for ideas on sustainable development, http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/363338/1/.html Channel NewsAsia – Nationwide call for ideas on sustainable development, http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/363338/1/.html

]]> By: Eugene http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3819 Eugene Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:39:22 +0000 http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3819 <p>Ministry of National Development Press Release - IMCSD Invites Views on Sustainable Development for Singapore, http://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/newsreleases/2008/news28072008.htm</p> Ministry of National Development Press Release – IMCSD Invites Views on Sustainable Development for Singapore, http://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/newsreleases/2008/news28072008.htm

]]> By: Eugene http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3818 Eugene Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:32:35 +0000 http://www.asiaisgreen.com/2008/07/28/singapores-vision-for-sustainable-development-by-the-inter-ministerial-committee-on-sustainable-development/#comment-3818 <p>Channel NewsAsia - Energy resources critical in ensuring Singapore's sustained devt, http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/363261/1/.html</p> Channel NewsAsia – Energy resources critical in ensuring Singapore’s sustained devt, http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/363261/1/.html

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