ST climate change webinar: Public education, living sustainably key to cutting carbon emissions

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If you understand what the problem is... you are more likely to act on it, rather than being told what to do.

It's commonly said here in Singapore that we only contribute to 0.1 per cent of the global carbon budget, but as an individual, our carbon emissions are quite high - they're twice the global average of carbon (emissions)

If Singapore as a whole is aiming to lower its emissions, each individual has to reduce his or her carbon emissions by 75 per cent

consuming vegetarian meals for a couple of days each week, using a bicycle, and ensuring that we turn off our electricity....Aside from taking public transport more frequently, getting more involved in nature, such as by taking part in tree-planting initiatives, can also help individuals appreciate the value of nature.

For qns on the individual's role in combating climate change....