Singapore is committed to the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement. We also believe in the importance of doing our part to support fellow developing countries. In July 2018, Singapore launched the Climate Action Package (CAP) with the aim to support the region’s climate action efforts by developing capacity in key areas such as climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies, green climate finance and stormwater management. The CAP courses are supported by the broader Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP). Since 1992, the SCP has benefited more than 128,000 officials from fellow developing countries, by providing training in key areas such as sustainable development, urban planning, water and transport management.
Interested parties may access the following webpage for more information, as well as to submit an application for the courses. Courses are available for application 2 to 3 months before the scheduled course dates.
Courses offered under the Climate Action Package in 2019:
| S/N | Course title: | Course date: | Topic: | Synopsis and key topics: | Agency in charge: | Participant profile: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Climate Financing | 11 – 15 November 2019 | Climate Finance | Focusing on climate financing strategies, this course will provide insights into mechanisms available to support projects and programmes to counter climate change. The following topics are covered: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Trends in green climate financing Global and regional climate financing sources Challenges of National Implementing Entities and National Climate Finance Institutions Monitoring, reporting and verifying financial flows | Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Middle to senior level government officials involved in climate change projects, planning and investment |
| 2 | Managing Coastal Biodiversity under Urbanisation and Climate Change Pressures | 14 – 18 October 2019 | Biodiversity | This course shares Singapore’s approach to protect and manage coastal biodiversity despite urbanisation. It also discusses how climate change impacts Sustainable Development Goals. The following topics are covered: Ecosystem services and benefits Response to urbanisation and climate change impact Enhancing biodiversity in urbanised coastal environment Management approaches relevant to urbanisation, climate change adaptation and mitigation | National Environment Agency | Middle level policymakers and government officials involved in coastal management |
| 3 | Clean Energy and Emission Reduction | 30 September – 4 October 2019 | Climate Mitigation | This course shares Singapore’s multi-agency engagement in formulating clean and renewable energy solutions. It also aims to give a better appreciation of issues surrounding collective mitigating actions on a global scale. The following topics are covered: Introduction to clean energy resources and technologies Energy and climate security Sustainable and clean energy governance issues Clean Development Mechanism adoption and implementation | National Environment Agency | Middle to senior level officials involved in policymaking for sustainability and environmental excellence |
| 4 | Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies | 9 – 13 September 2019 | Climate Adaptation & Mitigation | Focusing on ways to mitigate environmental challenges that arise from climate change, this course discusses the impact of climate change, and the various adaptation and mitigation strategies. The following topics are covered: Understanding the risks and impact of climate change Adaptation strategies in urban environments, freshwater, food, health, transportation and rising sea levels Mitigation technologies and policies Reflections on Singapore’s environmental journey Energy efficiency in Singapore | National Environment Agency | Middle level government officials involved in climate change, adaptation strategies and mitigation measures |
| 5 | Disaster Risk Reduction | 3 – 6 September 2019 | Resilience Building | Conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), this course looks at the key principles of disaster risk reduction and the hardcoding of resilience into policy, infrastructure and human behaviour. The following topics are covered: Vulnerability assessment Early warning systems and pandemic preparedness Emergency management and evacuation plans Public-private partnership to strengthen decision-making Climate change adaptation and mitigation | Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Middle to senior level officials involved in planning and implementing disaster risk policy and management |
| 6 | Environmental Conservation and Sustainability | 6 – 10 May 2019 | Sustainability | Addressing issues related to coastal population and urbanisation, this course analyses policymaking on environmental sustainability in various areas. The following topics are covered: Sustainability and sustainable pathways Environmental threats in land, sea and air Land and ocean-based conservation issues Pollution, health and climate change Freshwater sustainability and water security Food production and security Environmental conservation and Sustainable Development Goals | National Environment Agency | Middle level government officials involved in policymaking on environmental conservation and sustainability |
Other MEWR Family-led Courses under the Singapore Cooperation Programme in 2019:
| S/N | Course title | Course date | Topic: | Synopsis and key topics: | Agency in charge: | Participant profile: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leaving No One Behind: Sustainable WASH Services in a Rapidly Changing Context | 19 – 23 August 2019 | Sustainability | Conducted in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), this course shares the skills and knowledge on water management, urban sanitation and drinking water quality monitoring. The following topics are covered: UNICEF Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) strategy and tools Global and regional status and implications of WASH WASH Enabling Environment and WASH Bottleneck Analysis Integrated management of water resources, water quality and used water Environmental protection and management in Singapore Water pollution control and strategies | PUB, Singapore’s National Water Agency | Middle to senior level government officials dealing with WASH from public health departments, and those representing urban and rural WASH |
| 2 | Leadership and Management Programme for Senior Management of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Regional Associations (RA) II and V | 26 - 30 August 2019 | Leadership and Governance | Management development is an important issue for all NMHSs, even more so in today’s rapidly changing and broadening roles. The programme aims to develop successful managers in WMO Member NMHSs in WMO RA II (Asia) and V (South-West Pacific). It is jointly conducted by the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) and the WMO. The following topics are covered: Leadership and governance Strategic planning Financial management Human resource management Effective communications | National Environment Agency | Director-General and Directors of NMHSs (or equivalent) |