Singapore has the attributes to be a leader in this emerging field where technology helps tackle environmental challenges

A key theme that came out of the discussions during TechInnovation at SFFxSWITCH (Singapore Fintech Festival x Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology) was that Singapore can play a leadership role in the field of innovation and sustainable development which looks at developing technology solutions to tackle the environmental challenges that the world faces.

Moderating a panel on Singapore’s role in this rapidly emerging field, Stefanie Beitien, Director, Partnerships, Eco-Business, a media platform for clean-tech and sustainable business, observed that there is an increased awareness and alignment for the need for joint corporate responsibility to achieve a sustainable future, and that “sustainability is a good catalyst for collaboration and creates business opportunities across sectors”. (more…)