Govt ⇒ need to anticipate change and stay relevant → by being forward looking and taking around actions early → govt can minimize threats and maximize opportunities for people of Singapore.
SocialStudiesExamples Singapore’s effort to tackle challenges of rising sea levels
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during national day rally ⇒ PM Lee Hsien Loong ⇒ spoke about impact of climate change on Singapore
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Informed Singapore about govt taking early and vital action ⇒ to prepare country for rising sea levels caused by climate change.
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budget of 5 million ⇒ set aside for coastal and flood protection fund ⇒ to help country meet significant risks of rising sea levels