Training event
Singapore
Climate change and energy sustainability
Organizer(s)
Singapore Cooperation Programme
Format
In person
Date
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Course objectives
The course aims to provide an understanding of Singapore’s multi-agency engagement in formulating energy solutions to climate change. Participants will gain a better appreciation of issues surrounding climate change and the importance of collective mitigating actions taken on a global scale. They will also understand the types of clean and renewable sources of energy and the related technical principles.
Course synopsis and methodology
The topics include:
- Introduction to climate change issues and developments
- Singapore’s Whole-of-Government approach to energy efficiency
- Master plan and road map for national climate change management
- Economic evaluation of the costs and benefits of mitigation and adaptation measures
- Effective regulations and enabling legislation
- Sustainable energy management
- Financing and insurance frameworks
- Promotion of energy savings at home
- Singapore, the Eco-city
- Carbon emissions and risk management schemes
- Tours and site visits