Individuals, Businesses and Communities invited to shape Singapore's first National Adaptation Plan

1. The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) and government agencies are stepping up national engagements to jointly develop Singapore’s first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) – our long-term living strategy to protect Singapore and Singaporeans against the impacts of climate change.

Partnering Singaporeans on National Adaptation Plan

2. MSE announced the designation of 2026 as the Year of Climate Adaptation and our plans to engage stakeholders in the development of Singapore’s first NAP, at the Ministry’s Committee of Supply debate in March 2026. Since then, MSE and government agencies have been engaging different stakeholders to raise awareness on the need for climate adaptation and gather perspectives on how Singapore can strengthen our resilience to climate change.

3.  Over the coming months, the Government will scale up these efforts through our National Adaptation Conversations. Bringing together members of the public, businesses, academia, community groups, youths and other stakeholders, these conversations will provide opportunities for Singaporeans to exchange perspectives, share aspirations, discuss trade-offs and how we can strengthen our resilience to climate change together. Conversations will focus on key adaptation areas including heat resilience, coastal & flood resilience, water resilience, food resilience, urban liveability & infrastructure, biodiversity & greenery, and public health.

4. To kick off this next phase of stepped-up engagements, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, Ms Grace Fu, joined some 100 representatives from across businesses, academia, community groups, youths, and the public sector today to discuss Singapore's climate challenges and opportunities.

Opportunities for Singaporeans to Participate

5. In the Year of Climate Adaptation, MSE and government agencies are engaging Singaporeans from diverse backgrounds and communities through a variety of platforms, including focus group discussions, community dialogues, sector-specific engagements and public events. Together, these platforms provide deeper conversations on adaptation challenges and opportunities, and opportunities for co-creating solutions and building ownership amongst stakeholders.

6. We also invite the public to contribute ideas and feedback at https://www.go.gov.sg/NAPfeedback.

7. A roving public exhibition on climate adaptation which will be held from October to November will be another platform for Singaporeans to offer suggestions and views. Through an interactive and immersive showcase, we aim for Singaporeans to understand how climate change affects our everyday, learn about Singapore’s climate adaptation efforts, and consider how individuals, communities and businesses can contribute to build a more climate-resilient Singapore.

Building a Climate-Ready Home, Together

8. Insights and feedback gathered through the various initiatives and activities will shape Singapore's first NAP, targeted for publishing in 2027. The NAP will be submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and will align Singapore with international best practices in adaptation and resilience planning. It will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure that Singapore’s plans are underpinned by the latest climate science and aligned with our national priorities.

9. Climate adaptation is a long-term, collective endeavour. Building on the NAP, the Government will continue to partner Singaporeans to strengthen our resilience and improve our everyday lives in the face of a changing climate.