The recent announcement that Singapore will build its sixth desalination plant is another reminder of how seriously the country treats water security. It is also a timely moment to confront a harder truth that often sits just beneath such announcements: the more resilient our water system becomes, the more it will cost to operate and sustain.

Water and local catchment areas in Singapore are vital for sustainable development, urban resilience, and climate change mitigation efforts.

Water demand is growing while supply uncertainties abound. Despite progress over the years, meeting our water needs remains a significant challenge.

Tackling rising sea level in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The rising sea level due to climate change is beginning to affect millions especially in cities across Southeast Asia. Yet governments are not directly tackling the impending risks ahead. Some delay has also been noticed in implementing adaptation solutions due to economic trade-offs or prioritisation of other issues while many countries are still reeling from the impact of a global pandemic in the past two years.