Singapore Government's plans for Earth Hour

Straits Times Forum 17 Mar 09;

I REFER to Mr Grant W. Pereira's letter last Saturday, "Earth Hour: Any public events planned here?".

The objective of Earth Hour, which seeks to raise international awareness on the need to take action on climate change, is a laudable one.

The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources and the National Environment Agency (NEA) have been promoting energy efficiency, and the Government has taken the lead to minimise energy consumption in many of its office premises. The Environment Building, for instance, has been one of the first government buildings to receive the Energy Smart Label.

As was done last year, the ministry and NEA will use this occasion to encourage staff to practise energy conservation habits in the office, such as switching off lights and idling equipment when they leave the office every day.

We also encourage organisations that have participated in Earth Hour to continue with their energy-saving efforts throughout the year.

Derek Ho
Director, 3P Network Division
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources

More links See the Earth Hour Singapore blog for a wide range of events organised by NGOs for Earth Hour.