Baha'i Office of the Environment

Organisation
Baha'i Office of the Environment
Organisation Type
Non-membership based, Non-Government, Non-Profit
Objectives
To promote a vision of sustainable development combining economic, ecological and spiritual principles, and to highlight the capacity of humanity to play positive, life-affirming roles in sustaining the Earth.
Activities
  • Assists conservation efforts in Singapore.
  • Raise environmental awareness amongst Baha'i and the general public.
  • Collaboration with other green groups on projects
Contact
Ms Lynette Thomas
Tel: 2733023
Fax: 2732497

 

Earthlink, NTU

Organisation
Earthlink, NTU
Organisation Type
Non-Government, Non-Profit, TertiaryInstitution-based/University
Objectives
To instill a sense of environemntal awareness among students and staff of NTU, to make environmentalism a way of life, to publish articles and publicise articles of interest and matters realted to the Club and to aid other oragnisations in setting up recycling projects.
Activities
  • Mangrove-cleaning, Environment Week, Recycling projects, Exhibitions
  • Seminars, Talks
Contact

Angela Lee
Tel: 7995153

 

 

Environmental Technology Institute (ETI)

Organisation
Environmental Technology Institute (ETI)
Organisation Type
Government Funded, Research Institute
Objectives
Serves as a focal point for R & D as well as industrial capacity building in the environmental technology sector. The mission of ETI is to “Position Singapore’s Environmental Technology Industry to meet the challenges of evolving markets and to propel the firms to higher levels of competitiveness.”
Activities
  • R&D, pilot studies, demos, full scales with private & public sector interest.
  • Capacity building via technology focused training programmes & conferences.
  • Network building at home and abroad.
Contact
Esther Fong-Sim / Tan Kim Suan
Tel: 794 1500
Fax: 792 1291
Email :wwweti@eti.org.sg
http://www.eti.org.sg

 

Nature Society (Singapore) (NSS)

Organisation
Nature Society (Singapore)
Organisation Type
Non-Government, Non-Profit
Objectives
Dedicated to the study, conservation and enjoyment of the natural heritage in Singapore, Malaysia and surrounding region.
Activities
  • Active monthly members' programme offers indoor lectures and outdoor fieldtrips, free to members.
  • Special interest groups - Birds, Conservation, Vertebrates, Butterfly, Plant, Video, Photography, Marine Conservation, Brown Issues - offer focused activities.
  • Organises special awareness and conservation campaigns, to raise national conservation issues, such as the protection of Singapore's Natures areas.
  • Environmental Impact Assessments and Surveys.
Contact

Andrew Tay
Tel: 741 2036
Fax: 741 0871
Email :natsoc@singnet.com.sg
http://mars.post1.com/home/naturesingapore

 

PSB Certification Pte Ltd

Organisation
PSB Certification Pte Ltd
Organisation Type
Non-Government, Certification Body for ISO 14000 (Industry group)
Objectives
To promote and certify organisations to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System standard, and bringing these organisations to higher environmental performance, through national, international or industry standards, to assist them achieve business excellence, and at the same time be a green corporate citizen.
Activities
  • 3rd party certification of ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
  • Organise and host seminars/conferences on ISO 14000 and related subjects.
  • Collaboration with government bodies, international organisations, and interested parties on environmental standards.
  • Networking of industries through ISO 14001 certified organisations.
Contact

Thevaraj Victor

3 Science Park Drive,
#03-18 PSB Annex,
Singapore 118223.
Tel: 772-9525
Fax: 872-0531
E-mail: thevaraj.victor@psbcert.com
http://www.psbcert.com

 

Regional Institute of Environmental Technology (RIET)

Organisation
Regional Institute of Environmental Technology (RIET)
Organisation Type
Non-profit company limited by guarantee registered in Singapore
Objectives
To provide a forum for dialogue on environmental threats and opportunities in Asia; promote business led strategy response to Asian environmental difficulties; instigate the development of industrial partnerships between technology providers and Asian entrepreneurs for the benefit of the environment.
Activities
  • Publishes reports and periodicals on environmental best practices and environmental business information and intelligence.
  • Web & e-mail based information services.
  • Vocational training on industrial and urban environmental management services.
Contact
Teo Lay Lay / Amy Toh
Tel: 777 2685
Fax: 773 2800
E-mail: laylay@riet.org.sg

http://www.riet.org

 

SAVE- Students against the Violation of the Earth

Organisation
Students against the Violation of the Earth (SAVE)
Organisation Type
Non-Government, Non-Profit, Tertiary Institution-based/University
Objectives
To promote awareness and discussion of environmental and animal awareness issues among undergraduates; as well as encourage intergration of these ideals into their lifestyle.
Activities
  • Campaigns, Recycling projects
  • Green week, Green Bazaars, Exhibitions
  • Fundraising activities for green groups
Contact
Kien Meng
Tel: 5612737
Fax: 7771874

 

Singapore Environment Institute (SEI)

Organisation
Singapore Environment Institute (SEI)
Organisation Type
Government, Environmental training institute under the National Environment Agency (NEA)
Objectives

To provide the latest environmental training and knowledge to:

  • Nurture the growth of our environmental workforce and industries;
  • Increase the environmental awareness of the general public; and
  • Aid government officials and their representatives from other countries in their capacity-building activities.
Activities
  • Provides environmental training in:
    • Earth Systems & Processes
    • Environmental Reporting
    • Environmental Public Health Management
    • Pollution Management
    • Solid Waste Management
    • Weather Appreciation
    • Urban Environmental Management
  • Organises free environmental talks under its Professional Sharing Series for the general public and industries
  • Organises international seminars, conferences and workshops with government bodies, local environmental partners and international organisations.
Contact
Ms Chua Lee Yng
Tel: 6731 9093
Fax: 6734 9269
E-mail: nea_seimarketing@nea.gov.sg
Website: http://www.nea.gov.sg/sei

 

Singapore Confederation of Industries (SCI) Environment Committee

Organisation
Singapore Confederation of Industries (SCI) Environment Committee
Organisation Type
Non-government, Non-profit, Industry Association
Objectives
To look into environmental issues and policies effecting manufacturers; promote the ‘Green Plan’; promote sustainable development practices amongst members; discuss with relevant government bodies on legislation and matters concerning environmental issues where they impact on manufacturers; work with ASEAN environmental bodies to promote environment friendly business policies; promote relevant environmental technologies and standards to bring manufacturers in line with international requirements.
Activities
  • Organises seminars on ISO 14000 EMS, Business and Environmental Law.
  • Organises workshops on implementing ISO 14000 EMS.
  • Creates dialogue session with government bodies on environmental standards.
Contact
Kavita Gandhi
Tel: 331 1586
Fax: 334 5740
E-mail: ctemcin@sci.org.sg
http://www.sci.org.sg/sci

 

Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF)

Organisation
Singapore Confederation of Industries (SCI) Environment Committee
Organisation Type
Non-profit, National Sports Association
Objectives
To promote and heighten marine conservation through mass participation.
Activities
  • Underwater clean-ups.
  • Installation of courtesy mooring buoys.
  • Snorkeling enrichment programmes for schools.
  • Environmental seminars.
  • Scientific surveys for children.
Contact
Yvonne Tan
Tel: 334 5519
Fax: 334 7965
E-mail: sufnet@mbox3.singnet.com.sg
http://www.asian-diver.com/suf.html

 

Youth Environmental Network (YEN)

Organisation
Youth Environmental Network (YEN)
Organisation Type
Non-Government, Non-Profit
Objectives
To unite the expertise, energy, vigour of green youth groups into a concerted effort towards a greener environment by providing the platform for the exchange of ideas, experiences and plans.
Activities
  • Electronic and standard publications, including YEN website and monograph titled, "Communication and the Environment".
  • Organising Youth Environmental Summit.
  • Environmental plays.
Contact
Chiam Su Peng
Tel: -
Fax: 468 5705
E-mail: ynet@mbox5.singnet.com.sg
http://web.singnet.com.sg/~yenet/yen.htm