Singapore introduces new coastal protection rules against sea-level rise

UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Eco-Business

Singapore will require coastal landowners to plan for sea-level rise of up to 2.15 metres by 2150. The new code of practice takes effect in 2028 and applies to both public and private landowners.

Key Facts

01 — What / Thesis
Singapore introduces new coastal protection rules against sea-level rise
02 — Who / Subject
Public Utilities Board (PUB), Singapore
03 — Where / Locus
Singapore
04 — When / Temporality
June 17, 2026

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