Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
Singapore's vulnerability as a low-lying island and the Green Plan 2030.
Key Questions
- 1Why is climate change an existential threat to Singapore?
- 2What infrastructure is being built to protect against rising sea levels?
- 3How can a small city-state contribute to global climate goals?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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