Description of Programme
In this eye-opening seminar, ""Greening the Island"" we explore Singapore's remarkable transformation into a clean and green nation. Starting just after independence, this journey has been long and arduous, filled with numerous challenges, constraints, and difficulties. Despite these obstacles, Singapore's determination and innovative strategies have led to a thriving, green urban landscape that is now a model for countries around the world.
In ""Greening the Island"" we will delve into the key challenges, efforts, and achievements that have shaped Singapore's living environment today. You'll gain insights into how Singapore overcame these hurdles to create a sustainable, lush urban paradise. The seminar will also address the future challenges of sustainability and climate change, examining their potential impact on every citizen.
Discover the pivotal role played by the National Parks Board (NParks) in steering the greening efforts, with strong support from the highest political levels of leadership. NParks' evolving taglines—Garden City, City in a Garden, and currently City in Nature—reflect Singapore's progressive vision and continuous commitment to green initiatives.
Whether you're passionate about urban planning, environmental science, or simply curious about how a nation transforms its ecological landscape, ""Greening the Island"" offers valuable knowledge and inspiration, highlighting Singapore's journey and its future plans for sustainability.
Mr S Longman was the Director of Streetscape of NParks when he retired, having participated in and overseen many of the key initiatives in NParks has championed. He continues to serve as a consultant and speaker to international public greening projects around the world, sharing his experience and expertise on the Singapore model.
Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars
Social Defence
Psychological Defence
Location(s)
In-Camp or over Zoom
Indoor
Rating
Duration
2 hrs
Session Timings
Anytime between 9am and 5pm
Pricing (per participant)
$30.00
Min 25 Pax
Terms and Conditions
Reservations are subject to availability and will be on a first-come-first-served basis. A booking/confirmation notice will be sent to the unit/department for acknowledgement once the space for the specific timing is confirmed.
In the event that the unit/department cancels a booking less than 10 working days before the start date, or does not show up on the event date, a late cancellation fee will be incurred.
In the event that participants arrive later than the scheduled time, the programme will still proceed according to scheduled itinerary and end at original scheduled time. There will be no ‘make up’.
The programme owner reserves the right to make changes to the content, date and time of the programme, without the consent of the unit/department.
Programme owner shall not be liable for claims resulting from injury or any loss of personal property to the participants, which may result due to their participation in the programme.
The unit/department can submit a Fee Waiver Request Form for absentees who could not attend the NE programme on event day for compelling reasons (e.g. sick with MC, on compassionate leave, etc.) within 5 working days upon conducting the NE Activity. Fees will not be waived for absentees without compelling reasons.
Units can request for one-time amendment to the booking (eg. change in number of participants, date and/or time of tour) at no cost incurred to the unit, when the amendment is made at least 10 working days before the event.
Any amendment requested less than 10 working days is subject to availability. In the event that programme owner could not accede to the changes and the programme has to be cancelled, Cancellation Fees will apply.