Key insights

• ⭐ Singapore is committed to achieving a net zero world and has launched the Singapore Green Plan 2030 to drive sustainability across traditional sectors of the economy.
• 🌱 The green sector is expected to grow, creating millions of new jobs and increasing demand for talent with green skills.
• 💸 The public sector aims to issue up to $35 billion of green bonds by 2030 to fund green infrastructure projects.
• 📈 Emerging green sectors like green finance and carbon services will grow in prominence.
• 🌿 Singapore government plans to issue green bonds to promote green finance and innovation in various sectors of the economy.
• 🚦 Singapore is focusing on becoming a leader in the green economy, transforming its living environment, and improving its transportation as part of the Singapore Green Plan.
• 🚗 The city aims to be car-free, promoting a comprehensive public transport network and maintaining a zero growth rate for private vehicles.
• 🔌 By 2040, electric vehicles (EVs) are the most promising clean energy option for passenger vehicles.

Q&A

• What is the vision for electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Singapore?

  By 2040, electric vehicles (EVs) are envisioned as the most promising clean energy option for passenger vehicles in Singapore, with significant incentives driving their adoption. There are plans to further accelerate EV adoption by building more charging points closer to residential areas, supported by infrastructure upgrades and financing through green bonds.

• What are the transportation goals under the Singapore Green Plan?

  Singapore aims to be car-free, with a comprehensive public transport network and a zero growth rate for private vehicles, while promoting clean, energy-efficient transportation and cleaner vehicles for those who prefer to drive.

• What specific areas is Singapore focusing on within the green economy?

  Singapore is focusing on becoming a leader in the green economy, transforming its living environment, improving transportation, and promoting cleaner and energy-efficient vehicles as part of the Singapore Green Plan.

• What are the Singapore government's plans regarding green bonds?

  The Singapore government plans to issue up to $35 billion of green bonds by 2030 to fund green infrastructure projects, promoting green finance and innovation across various sectors of the economy.

• How will the green sector's growth impact jobs and talent demand?

  The green sector's growth is expected to create millions of new jobs worldwide and increase demand for talent with green skills as emerging areas like green finance and carbon services gain prominence.

• How is Singapore contributing to achieving a net zero world?

  Singapore is committed to achieving a net zero world and has launched the Singapore Green Plan 2030 to drive sustainability across traditional sectors of the economy, focusing on greening sectors like aviation, energy, and tourism.

• What is the Singapore Green Plan 2030?

  The Singapore Green Plan 2030 is a national sustainable development agenda aimed at driving sustainability across traditional sectors of the economy, with a focus on green initiatives and environmental conservation.

• 00:05 Singapore is committed to achieving a net zero world and has launched the Singapore Green Plan 2030 to drive sustainability across traditional sectors of the economy.
• 00:35 The green sector is expected to grow, creating millions of new jobs and increasing demand for talent with green skills. The public sector aims to issue up to $35 billion of green bonds by 2030 to fund green infrastructure projects.
• 01:04 Singapore government plans to issue green bonds to promote green finance and innovation in various sectors of the economy.
• 01:34 Singapore is focusing on becoming a leader in the green economy, transforming its living environment, and improving its transportation as part of the Singapore Green Plan.
• 02:04 The city aims to be car-free, promoting a comprehensive public transport network and maintaining a zero growth rate for private vehicles. The focus is on clean and energy-efficient transportation.
• 02:33 By 2040, electric vehicles (EVs) are the most promising clean energy option for passenger vehicles. Significant incentives have increased EV adoption, with plans to further accelerate adoption by building more charging points closer to residential areas. Infrastructure upgrades and financing through green bonds will support this initiative.