Posted: 20 April 2012 1228 hrs
SINGAPORE: Some 15,000 international delegates will
converge in Singapore this July for three global summits.
The World Cities Summit, the Singapore International Water Week and
the inaugural Clean Enviro Summit Singapore which will be held
together for the first time from July 1 to 5 at Marina Bay
Sands.
The three events will see prominent mayors, government and industry
leaders discuss solutions for more liveable and sustainable
cities.
The delegates are expected to speak on wide-ranging topics,
including investing in cities, smart cities, water planning and
urbanisation trends and challenges in the next 20 years.
Beyond discussing urbanisation issues, there will also be in-depth
discussion on water and waste management.
With integrated solutions being the new focus of the three events,
executive director of the Centre for Liveable Cities Khoo Teng Chye
said their co-location this year is one way Singapore is taking the
lead to find new and more holistic ways to achieve clean and
sustainable development for global cities.
The co-location of the events will offer a truly integrated
platform for the first time for global delegates to discuss
challenges, opportunities and best practices, he added.
- CNA/wm
