Singapore to draft first ‘National Adaptation Plan’ amidst climate-related threats

The plan will be released in 2027.

The government will develop its first National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address anticipated climate-related risks, according to Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.

The NAP, scheduled for release in 2027, will review existing adaptation measures and establish long-term strategies to strengthen Singapore’s resilience.

The government will lead risk identification and infrastructure protection, whilst working with businesses and civil society on implementation.

Fu also highlighted the economic stakes of climate change, warning that global climate hazards could cause over $1t in losses by 2050 and disrupt supply chains for domestic and international businesses.

Key components of the adaptation framework include heat resilience, flood resilience, coastal resilience, and water and food resilience. Legislative measures were also signalled, with the government preparing a Coastal Protection Bill to authorise planned coastal works.

Fu described the initiative as a response to intensifying climate impacts that could threaten infrastructure, worker safety, and supply chains.

She also urged businesses to integrate climate risk assessments and adaptation strategies into core plans to safeguard operations and reassure investors.