Getting to Net Zero in Singapore: Strong support for government policies; many already taking action to reduce their carbon footprint

Singaporeans want to support the national target to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. This was despite the current low levels of awareness where only 15% of the respondents knew of the national commitment. However when provided with information about Singapore’s goal, 65% of respondents from a recently completed survey expressed support for Singapore’s […]

Getting to Net Zero workshop: Meet the Panel

We are very excited to announce the panel lineup for our upcoming “Getting to Net Zero” workshop on 13 September. Specifically, our panellists are: Dr Wu Huijuan, Vice President, ESG Solutions, Sector Solutions Group, UOB Foo Tun Shien, Origination & Technical Analyst at Climate Impact X Ian Lim, Head of Consumers and Payments, Singapore Power […]

Upcoming workshop on how to be more carbon friendly

As a city limited by its small geographical size and lack of renewable energy resources, implementing the transition to meet the national climate target of net zero emissions by 2050 will require innovation and collective action. From investing in low-carbon technologies to forging global partnerships which support the development of infrastructure and carbon markets, Singapore […]

Panel sessions and symposium at SRA Europe

Across the four-day Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) conference, IPUR took part in two parallel sessions and a symposium on pertinent risk topics. From dimensions of risk perceptions to public attitudes towards net zero, the presentations and discussions were a timely opportunity to receive new insights and views from participants to further shape research projects […]

New study to understand people’s perceptions and attitudes towards net zero

IPUR is running a study to understand people’s perceptions and understanding of net zero. Findings and insights from the study will be used to guide risk communication interventions surrounding net zero, with the goal of supporting public policy and encouraging people to make lifestyle changes to reduce individual and household emissions. What is Net Zero […]