Singapore: Green Plan 2012

SGP 2012 describes Singapore’s goals, objectives, targets and plans for sustainable and green development through 2012. The plan focuses on reducing waste, increasing recycling programs, curbing air polluting emissions, increasing and diversifying water resources and safeguarding public health.

Date Implemented: 2002

Targets: Singapore’s goals in the SGP 2012 include achieving and maintaining a “good” rating for the Pollutant Standards Index range for 85% of the year, and staying within the ‘moderate’ range for the remaining 15%, meeting 60% of Singapore’s electricity needs with natural gas (objective achieved in 2003) and enhancing public transportation as an attractive alternative to private cars.

References: EIA Country Analysis Brief: Singapore, http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/singapor.html; SGP 2012