Tackling Urban Heat

Singapore has adopted a science-based and proactive approach to tackle heat:

1. Implementing national-level cooling strategies
   First, we promote cooling in our urban environment. We introduce measures such as urban planning, building guidelines and infusing more greenery. We also monitor the development of other cooling strategies, such as cool paints. Second, we reduce heat generated from human activities by electrifying our vehicle population and increasing the energy efficiency of buildings.
2. Strengthening the community’s resilience to adapt to heat
   We ensure that guidelines on managing heat stress at workplaces are regularly updated based on scientific evidence. We have launched a Heat Stress Advisory to help the general population make more informed decisions on undertaking prolonged outdoor activities to minimise the risk of heat stress and heat-related illnesses.
3. Deepening scientific understanding of the impact of rising temperatures
   We measure heat through an islandwide network of sensors, and conduct R&D to study the factors contributing to urban heat, test new cooling strategies and assess the effects of heat on public health.