A million more trees in the next 10 years! The National Parks (NParks) Board’s One Million Tree Planting movement is not only pro-environment but also envisions to revitalize the biodiversity of Singapore through a civic participatory model.

“When you educate a girl, you educate a nation.” This well-known African proverb was what prompted Assoc Prof Tan Lai Yong, NUS College of Alice & Peter Tan (CAPT) Director for Outreach and Community Engagement, and others at the College to spearhead a pilot project…

Mangrove forests are unique in that they can store three to four times more carbon than other types of forests on land. Given Singapore’s small size and its relatively high carbon footprint, mangroves play a vital role in keeping our air clean.

With patient numbers that had been steadily climbing each day, the COVID-19 pandemic has indeed put healthcare systems around the world to the test, with Singapore’s being no exception.

The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected the communities in our midst, but also those beyond our shores. Hailing from Malaysia, Nicole (CAPT Alumna) has always been familiar with the nation’s indigenous Orang Asli communities.

During the Circuit Breaker period, life momentarily ceased to a halt. The lively cacophony of sounds on the streets that had once been teeming with life was reduced to a minimum, with only the occasional commuter passing by.

In light of the enhanced social distancing measures in place, many Singaporeans have been innovating novel and creative ways of engaging with the communities in our midst.

One of the most prominent needs of our contemporary Singaporean society is that of mental health services. The pandemic has brought much instability and change to our lives.