Why We Shouldn’t Place Our Hopes in Green Finance
In this commentary, we unpack claims about the role of sustainable finance in the climate transition.
Anti-Racism Fundraiser for End FGC Singapore & Teater Ekamatra
SGCR is raising funds for 2 minority-race-led Singaporean organisations as part of our anti-racism commitment. End FGC Singapore is a community-led movement empowering the Singaporean Muslim community to end the practice of Female Genital Cutting. Teater Ekamatra is an ethnic minority theatre company committed to centering ethnic minority artists, stories, and perspectives in its staging of works addressing socio-political issues. SGCR is sourcing donations from our members a
On the Singapore Green Plan 2030
The Singapore Green Plan 2030 was released on February 11, stating the government’s plan for climate action by 2030. We took the word of policymakers that they would listen to people’s voices. We have participated in consultations and have followed recent constructive debates on climate action in parliament. Unfortunately, this Green Plan seems to be a compilation of already announced efforts rather than a new plan for significant, bold targets and actions that were raised by
On Singapore’s first Parliamentary Motion on Climate Change
We are heartened to see MPs speak up about the pressing need to avert the climate crisis, and hope to see more comprehensive policies enacted that will reflect these views. Many of the proposals brought up included points that we have argued for in the past such as needing more ambitious climate targets, declaring a climate emergency, supporting workers and low-income groups in a green and just transition, raising the carbon tax, better emphasis on climate change in our educa
Asia Climate Rally: 5 Demands
SG Climate Rally participated in the Asia Climate Rally held in Nov 2020 Asia climate strikers strongly demand our governments together with the multinational corporations and institutions in our respective countries to: 1. Climate action NOW! Ensure urgent implementation of bold climate action that encourages the divestment from climate polluting fossil fuel industries and invest in renewable energy; 2. Defend environmental defenders and uphold people's democracy! Protect th
Civil society groups submit Universal Periodic Review joint report to the UN
A coalition of 11 civil society organisations have come together to submit a joint report to the United Nations, as Singapore prepares for its third Universal Periodic Review (UPR) scheduled for 2021. SG Climate Rally was one of the contributing signatories for the statement, which has a section on climate change and environmental rights. For more details and the full report, visit this link: https://www.aware.org.sg/2020/10/civil-society-groups-submit-universal-periodic-revi
