Oceans
Glamping with the fishes at the Singapore Oceanarium
Its signature Ocean Dreams overnight programme returns as a luxurious glamping experience with an educational twist
Billionaire Ray Dalio backs Singapore-led mission to map oceans
BILLIONAIRE Ray Dalio’s philanthropic arm is backing new research in the Indian Ocean to bolster marine protection after nations pledged to curb exploitation of the deep seas.
Only 1% of philanthropic funding goes to ocean conservation projects: panellist
NUS senior lecturer says this is despite about 70% of the world’s surface being covered by ocean
Singapore Oceanarium opens as part of RWS’ S$6.8 billion expansion; set to boost tourism
The attraction also aims to promote marine education and engagement
Resorts World Sentosa commits S$200,000 to newly launched Sustainability Arts Fund
The fund aims to enhance the sustainability of small arts organisations while fostering a culture of giving to support the arts
Singapore to host S$64 million fund by Norway-based firm for start-ups in Asia ocean health
The firm, which has made 75 investments in companies globally since 2018, is considered one of the world’s most active ocean impact venture fund managers
‘We are the ocean’
In the run-up to the upcoming UN Ocean Conference in Nice, the French ambassador to Singapore highlights the critical need for high seas governance, financing a sustainable blue economy, and science a...
World’s sea ice cover hits record low in February
GLOBAL sea ice cover hit a historic low in February as the world endured exceptional heat, with temperatures near the North Pole soaring 11 deg C above average, Europe’s climate monitor said on Thursd...
Family businesses will lead the way in sustainability: TPC’s Chavalit Frederick Tsao
Chairman of the multinational corporation sees the impact such businesses can create, in light of Tsao Pao Chee’s collaboration with OceanX
Blue economy should be part of the ESG equation
Despite larger sustainability trends, economic activities associated with the oceans and seas are often neglected, observers say