Less talk, more action, please, to combat climate change

THE National Climate Change Secretariat (NCCS), under the Strategy Group, Prime Minister's Office, conducted a survey from May to July 2019 to gauge public perception and views on climate change.

The survey, which interviewed about 1,000 Singapore residents aged 15 and above, found that over 90 per cent of Singapore residents are aware of climate change. Most respondents are also aware of the impact of climate change, such as disrupting ecosystems, increased vulnerability to heat stress and diseases, and problems caused by rising sea levels. More than nine in 10 support Singapore making a shift to a low-carbon economy.

It is assuring that about eight in 10 are prepared to play their part towards a low-carbon Singapore, even if they are expected to bear some additional costs and inconvenience as consumers. The majority also strongly believe that climate change is already happening and will affect future generations if we do nothing.