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19 Jan 05 Inspiring green governance by Sheralyn Tay Experts advise Singapore to take a leadership role in environmental issues SINGAPORE is well poised to be a leader on environmental issues in Asia, say two visiting experts. . In fact, one of them, Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitor Prof Gustave Speth, sees a "big role" for Singapore in this area. . Said the dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environment Studies: "I think Singapore can be a source of inspiration for Asia. What does a successful Asian Tiger do next when a lot of the economic objectives have been achieved and poverty has been largely eliminated? "Giving leadership on sustainability and environment is certainly a challenge that Singapore could rise to." A key area to which Singapore can contribute is in developing "cutting-edge environmental technologies", which can then be "spread" to other countries. Similarly, in Singapore on Monday to give a lecture on global warming and the opportunities for business, Prof Ken Green, academic dean and professor of Environment Innovation Management at the Manchester Business School, pointed out the potential for the creation of a new industry in environmental technology and innovation. Noting Singapore's investment in water technologies, and previous experience in flood-prevention, Prof Green said Singapore's knowledge-based economy and its commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial skills positions the country as a prospective test-bed for innovative green technologies. He also highlighted other areas, such as solar heating and fuel cells, which have the potential for radical innovation. Pinning the blame for global warming on industrialised countries, Prof Green said these countries should shoulder the responsibility to reduce carbon emissions. And this change is long overdue, said Prof Speth. . "We've run out of time. Before we will ever come to grips successfully with the climate issue, I'm afraid that we are fated to some significant climate change. It's already started." He added: "(Preventing further aggravation) is not easy, but it will be worth it. The consequences are too disastrous on a global scale." |
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