Description of Programme
This “Sustainability Walking Tour"" is designed to explore the critical sustainability challenges confronting the world, with a particular focus on Singapore's role and initiatives for the coming decades. It integrates themes of National Education, social and psychological pillars, all in the context of addressing climate change. The commentary will cover in-depth insights into The Green Plan 2030, Singapore's comprehensive blueprint aimed at sustainability. It will emphasize actionable steps that individuals can take to contribute to these efforts, fostering a sense of personal responsibility and collective action, as well as the pivotal roles of NParks, NEA, and PUB in implementing sustainable practices and policies across Singapore.
Participants will learn about Singapore’s extensive efforts in greening urban spaces over the last five decades, illustrating the city-state's proactive approach to environmental stewardship. The tour will also cover Singapore’s innovative strategies in waste management and its journey towards achieving water independence. Throughout the tour, Singapore’s commitment to sustainable development will be showcased, providing participants with a deeper understanding of how these initiatives contribute to a resilient and eco-conscious nation.
Specific Learning Points:
- Understanding the challenges of climate change and sustainability within Singapore. Recognizing Singapore's achievements in environmental improvement through the efforts of agencies like PWD, NParks, NEA, and PUB.
- The journey towards achieving water independence and leveraging Singapore's environmental challenges into strengths.
- The transformation of the Singapore River, including efforts to remove pollution sources and promote new behaviors among the public.
- The significance of enhancing green spaces in urban environments and residential areas.
- Exploring The Green Plan 2030 and its relevance to all individuals in Singapore.
- Ways for everyone to actively participate in environmental initiatives and contribute to a sustainable future.
Learning Objective / Total Defence Pillars
Economic Defence
Social Defence
Psychological Defence
Location(s)
Singapore River, Boat Quay, Waterboat House, Tan Kim Seng Fountain, Heritage Trees, Padang, Esplanade
Partial Indoor / Mostly Outdoor
Rating
Duration
2 hrs
Session Timings
Anytime between 9am and 5pm
Pricing (per participant)
$30.00
Min 15 Pax
One way transport for 1 x 44-seater coach $130
No transport provided (to start point and from end point)
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.