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Singapore and New Zealand to collaborate on climate change, green economy: PM Lee, Ardern

Published Wed, Apr 20, 2022 · 05:50 AM

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NEW ZEALAND and Singapore will be working more closely on the green economy and the fight against climate change, Prime Minister (PM) Lee Hsien Loong announced on Tuesday (Apr 19).

Speaking at a joint press conference with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Istana, PM Lee said both countries share similar perspectives on climate change, which is the existential challenge of these times.

He said: "We need stronger cooperation amongst countries to protect the most vulnerable peoples and places on our planet.

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