Gender and Climate—the Importance of Women’s Leadership in Climate Action in Singapore and Hong Kong
The importance of stronger women’s authority in climate action planning by governments, companies in prosperous urban settings.
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
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| Submitted Translation |
No
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| Type of Support |
Unconditional
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| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
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| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
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Small island city state with limited access to alternative energy.
Singapore's Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change (IMCCC) drives the whole-of-government effort to develop Singapore’s climate change mitigation measures. These take into account Singapore’s national circumstances and challenges. Studies and technology roadmaps developed in collaboration with industry stakeholders, academic experts and technical consultants, served as additional inputs on the potential of future technologies for long-term mitigation in Singapore. Public consultations were also carried out to obtain feedback on possible measures to reduce carbon emissions, and to promote green growth.
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
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| Submitted Translation |
No
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| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Implementation
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| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
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| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
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| File Url |
Small island city state that is densely populated and has climate vulnerabilities and constraints in deploying alternative clean energy
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Climate Change (IMCCC) is tasked with preparing Singapore’s NDC. This process took into account the country’s national circumstances, its opportunities and hurdles for mitigation. Studies and technology roadmaps were created through collaborations and consultations with industry stakeholders, academic experts, and technical consultants. The government also facilitated stakeholder consultations with the public to gather feedback on potential measures to reduce emissions.
Guidance tools and strategies are listed. Comprehensive mitigation measures to achieve Singapore’s NDC are laid out in Singapore’s Climate Action Plan: Take Action Today, for a Sustainable Future (2016). Other climate strategies are reflected in the National Climate Change Strategy (2012), Sustainable Singapore Blueprint (2015), Charting Singapore’s Low-Carbon and Climate Resilient Future (2020) and various sectoral roadmaps and masterplans published by the respective government agencies.
The only mention of gender-related key words in Singapore’s NDC is associated with standard ‘gender-responsive’ headings around planning processes.
The importance of stronger women’s authority in climate action planning by governments, companies in prosperous urban settings.
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