Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for Economic Policies Heng Sweet Keat emphasised the need for defence sector to act on climate change at the 2021 Singapore Defence Technology Summit on Oct. 13. Speaking to the defence technology leaders from around the world, Heng highlighted the “greening” of the military as one of the four key shifts in how the defence sector can think and operate in the coming years. The other key shifts include the need to counter the expansion of asymmetrical threats, to build adaptive capacity, and to partner with private sector and academia on “dual-use” innovations. According to the Straits Times , 800 attendees from 23 countries are expected to attend this summit, mostly tuning in virtually. Climate change is the common enemy for all countries and militaries Heng said in his keynote speech that environmental sustainability was “less of a consideration for militaries” until recently, especially with the Covid-19 pandemic bringing about a greater emphasis on sustainability. Heng elaborated on how “climate change’s far-reaching impact will not leave the defence sector untouched”. He said that climate change has already heightened inter- and intra state tensions and competition over… Read full this story
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