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== Definitions and Scope==
 
  
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==Overview==
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This overview provides a synopsis of the current knowledge base. Having considered all the information, we make sense of it by taking a stab at the following: 1) What are the priority issues that deserve attention, 2) What are opportunity areas that community or voluntary organisations can already take action on, and 3) What knowledge gaps deserve further investigation?
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===Priority Issues===
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*Threats to Biodiversity
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*Waste Management
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*Water Resource Management
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*Food Security
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==Definitions==
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===Environmental Conservation===
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*Environmental conservation can be defined as the protecting, preservation, management and restoration of the Earth's natural resources for both human and ecological communities. This has become one of the urgent issues that needs to be addressed in order to fight against climate change and global warming.
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*In Singapore, there are plans to sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation. This includes adopting a circular economy approach to waste and resource management practices, and shifting towards more sustainable production and consumption.<ref name=":0">https://www.towardszerowaste.gov.sg/zero-waste-masterplan/</ref>
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==Key Statistics & Figures==
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*In 2019, about 7.23 million tonnes of solid waste was generated, of which 4.25 million tonnes were recycled. The 6 per cent reduction in the amount of waste generated compared to 2018 is the third yearly reduction since 2017. It is a positive step in Singapore’s journey towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation, and to prolong the lifespan of Semakau Landfill beyond 2035. Waste generated by the non-domestic and domestic sectors both saw a reduction in 2019 - from 5.70 million tonnes and 2.00 million tonnes respectively in 2018, to 5.37 million tonnes and 1.87 million tonnes respectively in 2019.<ref>https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/waste-statistics-and-overall-recycling</ref>
 
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*Size of target population / prevalence rate: Ideally, it would be the total number of people in your target group, identified by national censuses, surveys or research. When data isn't available, try using the best available proxy, e.g., number of people receiving key services.
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*State what are the ideal outcomes for this issue are, and what they mean.
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*If the issue you are interested has many sub-segments and sub-pages, then only include the key figures that affect all or most stakeholders in the sector here and leave the other relevant figures at the specific segment or page. This reduces cognitive load for the reader & contributor.
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**Outcomes measure actual change tangibly and are not the same as outputs - a programme serving a large number of clients (output) may not mean that all clients saythat they have benefitted from it (outcome).
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*For example, if an ideal outcome is that 'Children are resilient', look for research that defines what resilience entails (e.g., psychological resilience)
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==Map of Key Needs & Issues==
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*Knowing outcomes helps determine whether our policies and services are performing well.
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[This table and arrows acts as a kind of visual map that allows a sense of sequencing; of the broad preconditions necessary for longer term outcomes to be achieved. Hyperlink the categories below to the specific page or sub-header in the page for easy navigation, so that you can click on 'Employment' below for example, and get straight to that page / segment]
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*Other examples include having a ‘good death’ for the terminally ill, ‘social inclusion’ of people with disabilities, or ‘engaged youth’.
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==Issues / Needs==
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<big>Click the links below to go directly to specific areas of interest:</big>
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==Singapore Zero Waste Masterplan==
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Singapore’s inaugural Zero Waste Masterplan maps out Singapore’s key strategies to build a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation. This includes adopting a circular economy approach to waste and resource management practices, and shifting towards more sustainable production and consumption.The Masterplan has set a new waste reduction target for Singapore – to reduce the waste sent to Semakau Landfill each day by 30 per cent by 2030 -  which will help to extend Semakau Landfill’s lifespan beyond 2035.<ref name=":0" /><ref>https://www.towardszerowaste.gov.sg/images/zero-waste-masterplan.pdf</ref>
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In conclusion, environment conservation in Singapore is a collective effort by individuals, businesses, civil society and the government. Only then would we be able to build a sustainable Singapore for ourselves and the generations to come.
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==Resource Directory==
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====Centre for Climate Research Singapore (part of Meteorological Service Singapore)====
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*https://ccrs.weather.gov.sg/
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==== Lepak in SG ====
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https://lepakinsg.wordpress.com/
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"A one-stop calendar listing environmental events and activities in Singapore! + We organise offline events to raise action and awareness!"
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==References==
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==Resource Directory==
 
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Latest revision as of 01:38, 21 May 2021

Overview

This overview provides a synopsis of the current knowledge base. Having considered all the information, we make sense of it by taking a stab at the following: 1) What are the priority issues that deserve attention, 2) What are opportunity areas that community or voluntary organisations can already take action on, and 3) What knowledge gaps deserve further investigation?

Priority Issues

  • Threats to Biodiversity
  • Waste Management
  • Water Resource Management
  • Food Security

Actionable Opportunity Areas

Knowledge Gaps

  • [to insert]
  • [to insert]

Definitions

Environmental Conservation

  • Environmental conservation can be defined as the protecting, preservation, management and restoration of the Earth's natural resources for both human and ecological communities. This has become one of the urgent issues that needs to be addressed in order to fight against climate change and global warming.
  • In Singapore, there are plans to sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation. This includes adopting a circular economy approach to waste and resource management practices, and shifting towards more sustainable production and consumption.[1]


Key Statistics & Figures

  • In 2019, about 7.23 million tonnes of solid waste was generated, of which 4.25 million tonnes were recycled. The 6 per cent reduction in the amount of waste generated compared to 2018 is the third yearly reduction since 2017. It is a positive step in Singapore’s journey towards becoming a Zero Waste Nation, and to prolong the lifespan of Semakau Landfill beyond 2035. Waste generated by the non-domestic and domestic sectors both saw a reduction in 2019 - from 5.70 million tonnes and 2.00 million tonnes respectively in 2018, to 5.37 million tonnes and 1.87 million tonnes respectively in 2019.[2]
  • Size of target population / prevalence rate: Ideally, it would be the total number of people in your target group, identified by national censuses, surveys or research. When data isn't available, try using the best available proxy, e.g., number of people receiving key services.
  • If the issue you are interested has many sub-segments and sub-pages, then only include the key figures that affect all or most stakeholders in the sector here and leave the other relevant figures at the specific segment or page. This reduces cognitive load for the reader & contributor.

Map of Key Needs & Issues

[This table and arrows acts as a kind of visual map that allows a sense of sequencing; of the broad preconditions necessary for longer term outcomes to be achieved. Hyperlink the categories below to the specific page or sub-header in the page for easy navigation, so that you can click on 'Employment' below for example, and get straight to that page / segment]

Click the links below to go directly to specific areas of interest:

Programmes/Initiatives Outcomes Desired
Singapore Green Plan 2030 → [Resource Depletion] ↘
Permaculture?
Zero Waste Master Plan → [Avoid Climate Change] ↗
? → ? ↗

Sub-pages

Singapore Zero Waste Masterplan

Singapore’s inaugural Zero Waste Masterplan maps out Singapore’s key strategies to build a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate-resilient nation. This includes adopting a circular economy approach to waste and resource management practices, and shifting towards more sustainable production and consumption.The Masterplan has set a new waste reduction target for Singapore – to reduce the waste sent to Semakau Landfill each day by 30 per cent by 2030 -  which will help to extend Semakau Landfill’s lifespan beyond 2035.[1][3]

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[Insert Need Area / Desired Outcome]

  • Desired Outcome: [To insert]
  • Synopsis: [To insert]
  • Statistics: [To insert]
Existing Programmes Gaps & Their Causes Possible Solutions
Category A Programmes
Category B Programmes
Category C Programmes

[Insert Need Area / Desired Outcome]

  • Desired Outcome: [To insert]
  • Synopsis: [To insert]
  • Statistics: [To insert]
Existing Programmes Gaps & Their Causes Possible Solutions
Category A Programmes
Category B Programmes
Category C Programmes

[Insert Need Area / Desired Outcome]

  • Desired Outcome: [To insert]
  • Synopsis: [To insert]
  • Statistics: [To insert]
Existing Programmes Gaps & Their Causes Possible Solutions
Category A Programmes
Category B Programmes
Category C Programmes

In conclusion, environment conservation in Singapore is a collective effort by individuals, businesses, civil society and the government. Only then would we be able to build a sustainable Singapore for ourselves and the generations to come.

Resource Directory

Centre for Climate Research Singapore (part of Meteorological Service Singapore)


Lepak in SG

https://lepakinsg.wordpress.com/

"A one-stop calendar listing environmental events and activities in Singapore! + We organise offline events to raise action and awareness!"

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.towardszerowaste.gov.sg/zero-waste-masterplan/
  2. ↑ https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/waste-management/waste-statistics-and-overall-recycling
  3. ↑ https://www.towardszerowaste.gov.sg/images/zero-waste-masterplan.pdf
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