Number of countries developing, adopting or implementing policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production
In 2019, Singapore launched the Zero Waste Masterplan, which outlines our circular economy approach to encourage sustainable consumption and production. Singapore also introduced the Resource Sustainability Act that will put in place a systems-level approach that mandates key responsibilities to enable re-use and recycling nation-wide. Sustainable development has been the cornerstone of Singapore's continued progress since our independence and will continue to be an ongoing journey.
Source : Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment
Definitions
The indicator tracks whether the country has developed, adopted or implemented policy instruments aimed at supporting the shift to sustainable consumption and production.
Concepts
In 2019, Singapore launched the Zero Waste Masterplan, which outlines our circular economy approach to encourage sustainable consumption and production. Singapore also introduced the Resource Sustainability Act that will put in place a systems-level approach that mandates key responsibilities to enable re-use and recycling nation-wide. Sustainable development has been the cornerstone of Singapore's continued progress since our independence and will continue to be an ongoing journey.
Computational Method
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Disaggregation
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Data Source
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE)
Data Collection
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Time Period
2019 onwards
Frequency
Annual
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