singapore sustainable management case study Flashcards
1
Q
what is the point of the scheme?
A
to reduce water insecurity in singapore and educuate the population on how to perpetuate it’s sustainability
2
Q
name 3 ways singapore has managed it’s water and made it sustainable
A
metred water supply, increased education, leakages cut to 5%, subsidies to make sure everyone can afford water
3
Q
what are the pros?
A
affordable, mostly sustainable, metring, recyling water
4
Q
what are the cons?
A
imports water from malaysia - could affect their water insecurity, desalination - uses fossil fuels
5
Q
overall is it sustainable?
A
yes
