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Study to evaluate 8 offshore islands' vulnerability to sea level rise
Singapore is studying how vulnerable eight of its offshore islands are to rising sea levels. This was announced at the opening of the Singapore International Water Week. In a pre-recorded message, Sustainability and the Environment Minister Grace Fu said strengthening the country's flood resilience and adaptation is an "urgent priority". CNA speaks to Dr Renard Siew, Climate Adviser at the Centre for Governance and Political Studies and Adjunct Professor of Sustainability at Taylor's University in Kuala Lumpur.