‘No government can do this alone’: Singapore and New Zealand agree to tackle climate change together
By: APTN
Singapore and New Zealand will cooperate on green technologies in the fight against climate change, prime ministers from both countries said Tuesday.
The joint efforts will be part of the new climate change and green economy pillar added to Singapore and New Zealand’s enhanced partnership. It will involve adopting low-carbon and green technologies, Prime Ministers Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore and Jacinda Ardern of New Zealand said at a news conference on Tuesday.
“We cannot collectively simply return to a high carbon emissions business-as-usual approach. Globally, we have entered what must be an age of action, and that includes the private sector as well,” said Ardern.
“No government can do this alone. It takes a strong joint effort,” she said.
Ardern arrived in Singapore on Monday for a three-day official visit to meet with Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob as well as Lee.
Lee said that both countries will work on initiatives around energy transition technology, carbon markets, sustainable transport and waste management.
“This new culture of cooperation reflects our shared commitment to implement the Paris Agreement and work together to seize growth opportunities in a green economy,” he said.
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