Cities could be an ally in climate change fight: Experts

But those attending a green building event on Tuesday heard that if they were well-planned, cities could actually help to tackle climate change and reduce its impact on people.

In 2016, figures from the United Nations showed that an estimated 54.5 per cent of the world's population lived in urban settlements. "Urbanisation is, in fact, part of the solution for our sustainable future," said Dr Balakrishnan, who is a former minister for the environment and water resources. About 19 per cent of the 52.5 million tonnes of emissions Singapore produced in 2017 came from buildings and household sector.

But every action counts, he said. Moreover, it was also imperative for cities to adapt to changing weather patterns driven by global warming.

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