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From predicting floods to saving forests: 'Pivotal' role of AI in tackling 'most pressing' climate challenges
Grace Yeoh
CNA
CNCS launched the Carbon Integrity research project, which aims to develop models specific to Southeast Asia by leveraging AI.
Published 28 September 2023 -
NUS research initiative to boost credibility of nature-based carbon projects in S-E Asia
Cheryl Tan
The Straits TimesCarbon Integrity SG, a $15 million project aims to improve the credibility of nature-based carbon projects in areas like rainforests across South-east Asia, has just been launched. Conducted by CNCS, it builds on the Centre’s existing work, which leverages satellite data and existing information to map out potential areas in South-east Asia that can be conserved and hence developed as sources of high-quality carbon credits.
Published 11 November 2022 -
Singapore to kick off S$15m carbon credit research in South-east Asia
Wong Pei Ting
The Business Times
Announcing this at the COP27 United Nations climate summit, the National University of Singapore said the National Research Foundation will fund S$10 million, while the university funds the other S$5 million.
Published 10 November 2022 -
Singapore to host international XPrize Rainforest competition in 2023
Audrey Tan
The Straits TimesThe competition aims to identify technologies that can be used to monitor rainforests and their biodiversity in real-time. The panel of nine judges for XPrize Rainforest include Singaporean conservation scientist Koh Lian Pin, who heads the National University of Singapore's Centre for Nature-based Climate Solutions.
Published 28 June 2022 -
Researcher pilots drones to aid conservation efforts
Shabana Begum
The Straits Times
Her ambition is to protect South-east Asia's forests and explore different technologies for mapping areas for conservation.
Published 15 February 2021 -
How science can help inform policies and decisions on climate and biodiversity
NUS CNCS
The Paris Climate Agreement commits countries to hold global warming to below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. Achieving these ambitious targets requires countries to not only undergo the rapid decarbonisation of their energy sector, but also implement changes to policy and practices in agriculture, forestry and other land use activities. In a recent study, an international group of scientists reported that Nature can provide 37% of the necessary climate mitigation between now and 2030 for a greater than 66% likelihood of achieving the 2°C target of the Paris Climate Agreement. These so-called nature-based climate solutions include the conservation, restoration and improved management of forests, wetlands and agricultural lands to increase carbon sequestration, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance climate resilience.
Published 25 January 2021 -
Storytelling & Science: Compelling Communications on Climate Change
NUS CNCS
Decades of awareness-raising efforts have shown that communicating climate science is a challenging art in itself, as scientists grapple with conveying the urgent need for change. Communication is a pivotal foundation of climate action, be it for climate practitioners to inform audiences outside their ‘niche’, or to rally corporate and public sector leaders for systemic movement. Moreover, with the rise of digital media consumption, especially in the COVID-19 era, how can we effectively leverage key tools such as videos to mobilise climate action? This seminar explores the use of strategic storytelling to capture the attention of your audience, raise emotional awareness, and inspire them into changing their behaviours. Navigating the new digital landscape, we will explore how citizen science and collaborating across diverse ecosystems can help to share your story. This will address the urgent need and seize the opportunities we have to communicate effectively on climate issues.
Published 30 December 2020 -
Tapping nature in fight against climate change
Audrey Tan
The Straits Times
New research centre at NUS will be helmed by Singaporean conservation scientist.
Published 21 March 2020
