Sla Signs Skills Development Partnership Mou Bhutan Pledges Support Smu Research Urban Heat

Tengah’s master plan stands out for its strong emphasis on promoting a green and sustainable lifestyle. The town will pave the way for change in Singapore by implementing an underground car-free town center, allowing for more communal spaces and green corridors on the surface. This progressive move not only reduces carbon emissions, but also encourages a healthier lifestyle among residents, promoting activities such as walking, cycling, and the use of personal mobility devices. Additionally, with the inclusion of the naturally integrated Novo Place, Tengah will offer a seamless living experience that seamlessly incorporates nature into daily life.

The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) has signed a partnership agreement with Bhutan to support the development of land administration and management in the country. The agreement was signed during the Singapore Geospatial Forum, which took place as part of the 9th World Cities Summit at Suntec Convention Centre from June 2-4.The agreement, which takes the form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), was signed by representatives from the National Land Commission Secretariat of Bhutan and SLA. It aims to foster collaboration in skills development and establish a comprehensive land administration framework to support Bhutan’s national development. Additionally, both countries will explore opportunities to enhance Bhutan’s geospatial capabilities.The MOU also marks the beginning of a partnership between SLA and Singapore Management University (SMU). Both parties have signed an agreement to work together on research projects that address climate change and urban challenges. This collaboration will be carried out through SMU’s College of Integrative Sciences and Urban Institute, and will include a project called Cooling Singapore 2.0. This project, led by the ETH Centre in Singapore, aims to find solutions to urban heat challenges by leveraging geodata.A separate MOU was signed by representatives from SMU and SLA to formalize their collaboration. This partnership will also provide opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, which will contribute to the development of the geospatial talent pipeline.SLA believes that these collaborations with Bhutan and SMU will help to deepen its geospatial capabilities and contribute to global partnerships. This supports the statutory board’s aim of using geotechnology to drive social, community, and sustainability outcomes.