Singapore confirms its commitment to developing Sustainable Energy across Asia

 

14th May, 2007, Singapore (News Release)

Concerns about the effects of global warming and climate change have recently led the island nation of Singapore, a signatory to the Climate Change Convention, to accede to the Convention's Kyoto Protocol.

Asia is experiencing a period of rapid economic growth and governments across the region are striving to meet the ever-rising energy demands of their populations and industries. This need for more energy, coupled with rising oil prices, increased consumer awareness on environmental issues and the certain threat of climate change make an excellent case for sustainable energy and to ensure that Asia leapfrogs onto a clean technology development path.

At this important time, Singapore will host the Sustainable Energy Week (12-15 June 2007), gathering together corporations and industries who are promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean technology development, clean development mechanisms and carbon emissions trading.

Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Dr Amy Khor, chairs the National Climate Change Committee at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources and will open the proceedings, addressing Singapore's increased commitment to tackling climate change.

She will be joined on the podium by Joseph Hui, Director-General (Environmental Protection), National Environment Agency; Edwin Khew, Chairman of The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) and Nominated Member of Parliament and 100+ senior business leaders from across the global clean energy industries.

The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) is the association for corporations and individuals who are leading innovation and development in this critical industrial sector. It aims to be the regional and global entity for the promotion of energy efficiency and awareness, and the showcasing of renewable energy technologies. It will provide a platform for investors to engage with developers in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Sustainable Energy Week brings together 4 leading Asian conferences (Renewable Energy Finance Asia, Biofuels Markets Asia, Carbon Markets Asia and Biogas Markets Asia) into one location for the first time. From a 100+ key presentations, over 45+ are from CEO's and Board level executives indicating the seniority of the attendance and value of this event. As well as examining legislative and policy updates our events will incorporate a series of practical case studies from across the region including speakers from Australia, Cambodia, China, Europe, Indonesia, India, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, The Philippines, Thailand & USA.

Join Sustainable Energy Week and help build a more sustainable world for future generations.

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Contact Kavita Gandhi, Manager, Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) kavita@seas.org.sg Tel: +65- 67353605 Fax: +65-62352039

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About the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS):The Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) is the association for such corporations and individuals. It aims to be the regional and global entity for the promotion of energy efficiency and awareness, and the showcasing of renewable energy technologies. It will provide a platform for investors to engage with developers in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. SEAS will also promote awareness of global warming and climate change, and the issues that stem from the Kyoto Protocol, such as the facilitation of carbon asset management and carbon emissions trading. SEAS will engage with relevant government agencies, Ministries and industry associations (locally and globally) to implement the various programs for the Association. It will work closely on, and support programs that meet the national goal of sustainable development. http://www.seas.org.sg/event1.asp