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Green Plans in Action: Singapore: Links
Government
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources (MEWR)
MEWR aims to move from maintaining good environmental performance in the short term to achieving environmental sustainability in the long term, is in charge of the Singapore Green Plan, and provides water resources for all in Singapore
National Environment Agency (NEA)
Formed under the MEWR, NEA focuses on the implementation of environmental policies
Singapore Environment Institute (SEI)
SEI is the environmental training division of the National Environment Agency (NEA), a statutory board under the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Singapore. SEI also offers general environmental awareness courses on weather, resource conservation, and environmental laws to the general public
Singapore government
Government news and policies, leadership and bureaucracy, official statistics put out by the government, as well as details and contact information of public service agencies and highlights important information
Singapore Cabinet
The Cabinet is responsible for all government policies and the day-to-day administration collectively responsible to the Parliament
Parliament of Singapore
The Singapore Parliament has a single House and together with the President of Singapore is known as the Legislature
Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board of Singapore (SPRING Singapore)
Key government agency spearheading enterprise growth, especially SMEs
Public Utility Board (PUB)
A customer-focused water utility, providing quality water, used water and drainage services in Singapore
Singapore Public Service Commission
Key pillar of the public service and serves as the independent custodian of the integrity and values of the Civil Service
Land Transport Authority (LTA)
A statutory board under the Ministry of Transport, which develops and manages Singapore's land transport system, taking care of those who drive as well as those who take public transport
Building & Construction Authority (BCA)
An agency under the Ministry of National Development, championing the development of an excellent "built environment" (buildings, structures and infrastructure in surroundings that provide the setting for the community's activities) for Singapore
Department of Statistics
The central statistical authority responsible for official statistics on the Singapore economy and population
Defense Science & Technology
DSTA is the first statutory board to be set up under the Ministry of Defense (MINDEF). It is responsible for implementing defense technology plans, managing defense research and development, acquiring defense materiel and developing defense infrastructure for MINDEF
Housing & Development Board (HDB)
HDB is Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. Plans and develops public housing towns that provide Singaporeans with quality homes and living environments
Singapore Land Authority (SLA)
SLA is a statutory board under the Ministry of Law. Focuses on land resource optimization
Singapore Tourism Board
An economic development agency for tourism
Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)
URA is Singapore's national land use planning authority. It prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality
Economic Development Board (EDB)
EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning and executing economic strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global hub for business and investment. It facilitates and supports local and foreign investors in both the manufacturing and services sectors as they seek more value-creating operations, higher sustainable returns and new business opportunities
Singapore Education
It is a multi-government agency initiative launched by the Singapore Government to establish and promote Singapore as a premier education hub and help international students make an informed decision on studying in Singapore. This initiative is led by the Singapore Economic Development Board and supported by the Singapore Tourism Board, SPRING Singapore, International Enterprise Singapore and the Ministry of Education.
International Enterprise (IE) Singapore
IE Singapore is an agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry spearheading the development of Singapore 's external economy. Its mission is to promote overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade
Local government
The Community Development Council (CDC)
CDC functions as a local administration of its District, initiating, planning and managing community program to promote community bonding and social cohesion. The CDC also provides various community and social assistance services delegated from the Ministries
Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR)
CLAIR in Singapore was set up in 1990 to support and promote international activities and friendly relations between local governments in Japan and their counterparts in Singapore and other ASEAN countries. CLAIR Singapore assists with research and study visits as well as with the tours for exchange program
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)
IDA Singapore is committed to growing Singapore into a dynamic global infocomm hub
Business
Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)
SCCCI is an internationally renowned business organization and the apex body of the Chinese business community in Singapore. It plays a proactive role in representing the interests of the local business community and contributing to economic, educational, cultural and community development in Singapore. The SCCCI has a membership network of about 120 trade associations and 4,000 corporate issues
Singapore Business Federation (SBF)
SBF champions the interests of the business community in Singapore in trade, investment and industrial relations and acts as the bridge between the government and businesses. Internationally, SBF represents the business community in bilateral, regional, multilateral fora for the purpose of promoting trade expansion and business networking
The Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC)
SICC is the oldest Chamber of Commerce in Asia. It is accepted by the Government as representing the multinational investment interests in the Republic. At the same time, the Chamber's substantial local membership gives it firm roots in Singapore
The American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham)
Amcham in Singapore is one of the largest American chambers outside the U.S., one of the largest American chambers in ASEAN and the largest foreign business chamber in Singapore
European Chamber of Commerce Singapore (EuroCham Singapore)
EuroCham Singapore is the federation of all the European National Business Groups in Singapore. It promotes trade and investment between Europe and Singapore, establishes networking connections with relevant trade/industry bodies and act as a strong representative for the European business community in Singapore.
Singapore infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF)
SiTF is Singapore's premier infocomm industry association. The SiTF assists their members in business development, market intelligence, overseas trade missions, networking and alliances
Non-Government Organizations
Singapore Environment Council (SEC)
Nationally oriented, independently managed body, to nurture, facilitate and co-ordinate environmental causes and groups in Singapore
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
Represents research scientists and fosters world-class scientific research and human capital
Green Growth
The foremost strategy to ensure environmental and economic sustainability of the countries in the Asia and Pacific region
Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA)
Dedicated to research, analysis and discussion of regional and international issues, aims to make Singapore more cosmopolitan and global society through research, policy work and public education on international affairs
Waste Management & Recycling Association of Singapore
Aims to professionalize and develop a leading waste management and recycling industry in Asia
Waterways Watch Society
Assists in keeping the waterways of Singapore clean and free of pollution, and organizes on-going activities aimed at educating the public on the importance of keeping the waterways clean
Nature Society of Singapore
Dedicated to the appreciation, conservation, study and enjoyment of the natural heritage in Singapore, Malaysia and the surrounding region
Worldwide Fund for Nature
One of the world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organizations, with almost 5 million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries
Education
Singapore Advanced Research and Education Network (SingAREN)
Started as a national project and funded by the government in 1997, SingAREN ensures that Singapore research and education (R&E) community is connected to the international R&E community
Energy Sustainability Unit (ESU)
Established in 2004 at the School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore, advances energy sustainable development in Singapore and the tropics by establishing a knowledge base for fostering healthy, productive and sustainable environmental practices and research
Singapore Science Center
Promotes interest, learning and creativity in science and technology, and contributes to the nation's development of its human resource
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
NTU is a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering. Nanyang Technological Institute (NTI) was established on the same campus in 1981 with government funding to educate practice-oriented engineers for the burgeoning Singapore economy. In 1991, NTI became NTU with the absorption of the National Institute of Education.
National Institute of Education (NIE)
NIE is the sole teacher training institute in Singapore and a part of the Nanyang Technological University. The mission of NIE is to excel in teacher education and educational research
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