Singapore Green Building Council

09/10/2026

Singapore has become the first country in Southeast Asia to pass a law setting binding efficiency standards and clean energy requirements for data centres, as demand for computing power from artificial intelligence (AI) puts pressure on its land, power and water.

After a 2019 pause and two rounds of limited tenders, Singapore joins China, Germany and Japan in regulating data centre efficiency by law, while making operators’ clean energy pledges binding.

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After a 2019 pause and two rounds of limited tenders, Singapore joins China, Germany and Japan in regulating data centre efficiency by law, while making operators' clean energy pledges binding.

29/09/2026

When hazy conditions emerged in early September, pushing air quality to unhealthy levels, it was a timely reminder for residents to check when their air-conditioning units were last serviced.

This is because prolonged haze can clog air-conditioner filters, says SP Group principal technical officer Amir Talib, 55. Amir leads a team of technicians that conducts system inspections and performs fan coil unit (FCU) servicing for the Centralised Cooling System (CCS) in Tengah.

Learn how often to service your air-con for optimal performance, especially during haze periods, with tips from Tengah’s centralised cooling system and MyTengah Care+. Read more at straitstimes.com.

24/09/2026

21/09/2026

Rapidly warming temperatures in the region have caused glaciers to thin and have melted ice and permafrost buried deep in the bedrock of the Himalayas, according to researchers.

Rapidly warming temperatures in the region have caused glaciers to thin and have melted ice and permafrost buried deep in the bedrock of the Himalayas, according to the researchers.

10/09/2026

From giving young people a greater say in policymaking to protecting communities from climate-related health risks, Southeast Asia faces a growing challenge: turning climate commitments into meaningful action on the ground.

These were some of the issues in focus at the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training in Singapore, organised by The Climate Reality Project, a nonprofit founded by former United States Vice President Al Gore.

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Climate advocates are in Singapore for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps Training, organised by former US Vice President Al Gore’s nonprofit organisation The Climate Reality Project.

08/09/2026

If our parks, streets, and public spaces are designed to support healthier lives, what role should our indoor environments play? ✅

This question informs the latest issue of SG Green magazine. Singapore has shown that a dense city can also be a green city. Today, that ambition is evolving: from reducing environmental impact to creating regenerative spaces that restore ecosystems and support human wellbeing. With the average Singaporean spending more than 90 percent of their time indoors, the interiors we inhabit are active contributors to health, not neutral backdrops.

This issue examines that shift from multiple angles. Our contributors explore how interior design is moving beyond aesthetics toward a deeper purpose: supporting human biology, resilience, and wellbeing. Light, air, sound, temperature, and materials are no longer merely design decisions - they are environmental signals the body responds to, with physiological consequences.

Read the full SG Green Issue 23.0 here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/SGG23

31/08/2026

More than 300 cooling centres will open islandwide if a heatwave hits Singapore, as part of the country’s response plan to shield its people from higher temperatures ahead.

The centres will be air-conditioned with seats, and they include community centres, selected Residents’ Committee or Residents’ Network centres, and some indoor sports halls.

The new office is also looking at heat thresholds for vulnerable groups and heat's impact on critical infrastructure. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

29/08/2026

The Singapore Green Building Council congratulates our Founding President Er. Lee Chuan Seng for receiving the President’s Science and Technology Medal, the top honour at the President’s Science and Technology Awards 2026.

The medal recognises the contributions of those who have shaped Singapore’s science and technology ecosystem, instead of just a single discovery or technology. As our first-ever president, Er. Lee put in place operational frameworks and organisational structure that were crucial for a budding industry organisation. Under his leadership, SGBC was able to fulfil its main thrusts back then: to connect with the international green building community and to create a sustainability certification scheme for products used in construction. The strong foundations set by Er. Lee has allowed the SGBC to grow from strength to strength over the years, expanding our coverage to the full building and construction value chain of products, services, professionals, buildings and building interiors.

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The medal recognises the contributions of those who have shaped Singapore’s science and technology ecosystem. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

24/08/2026

From more support for families to a possible undersea tunnel to Pulau Tekong, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong made several announcements in this year’s National Day Rally.

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Nothing matters more than helping families thrive, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his 2026 National Day Rally speech.

21/08/2026