Participated in this learning journey as part of Geoconnect 2025. The LJ offers participants a unique opportunity to learn more about Sustainable Sentosa, and how different stakeholders are brought together to work towards a common goal of sustainability.
Our first stop was at the Sentosa Nature Discovery. Staff from the Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) where we get to see their newly opened gallery featuring their conservation efforts to protect the native flora and fauna. This will be followed by an engagement session with SDC staff on how Sentosa strives to achieve sustainable tourism by working with its partners.
The building used to be a monorail. Sentosa used to named belakang mati.
Nature cinema featuring Asma who was born on pulau seking and her husband belakang Mati.
Climate change scientists looking at head sea grass in the sea grass meadow at Palawan beach. Head seagrass camouflage in the the sea grass meadow. Food source for endangered species such as Dugong, a marine mammal.
Terrestial habitat
Urban landscape
Polinator garden -Ecosystem for pollination.
2020 the fruit percing moth and hornet mimicking hoverfly are seen in Sentosa. It used to be found in central catchment..
Unique mammals on the island.
Hornbill breed in tree hole.
June to Sept patrol beach for turtle nesting.
Replanting of native species and 14 new species.
Sustainable Sentosa
Unique and almost extinct on coastal forest.Ridley Fragraea.
This mantis is named after Sentosa discovered by an Australian researcher
After WW1 imbiah battery decommissioned.
Swiftlets found the bunkers live in colony. Two species. Unique characteristics of swiftlets: Echo to navigate and they make their nests with saliva.
30 attractions ifly, luge etc and many hotel, golf course. 19 millions visitors yearly.
Role of SDC in sustainable tourism with their partners, including business.
Development of Lazaras island master plan. 40km per hour when drive. Light touch. Tiny home and clamping instead of hotel. Sea spots non motorised, kayaking etc.
Restaurant on Sentosa are Farm to table certified, source from local farm.
Skyline luge activities which reduce carbon footprint. Make use of the natural terrain for luge activity. Guided tour of nature trails.
Accessible beach tracks Siloso and Palwan beach. Inclusive wheelchairs accessible.
46 Solar panels on buildings across Sentosa together with partners. Carbon neutral network . Public transport fully electric Buses and beach tram, cable car, Sentosa Express. CNN Island partners not allowed plastic water bottles. Hotels and restaurants PCRS with NEA. Bottle return scheme. Launch playrooms for reducing disposables. Sculptures at Palawan beach made of recycled wood.
Sensory scape part of Southern waterfront plan.
Imbiah and Serapok.
Not only mitigation but also adaptations. Consideration of shade and wind flow.
Heritage buildings Madam Tussauds military hospital in the past. Other than preserving heritage, prevent having to tear down and build new ones.
Carbon neutral network.
Certified by GSTC
Getting guests onboard. Lower carbon footprint. Website can give suggestions. Role of tourists in sustainable tourism.
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How does businesses take part in sustainable Sentosa
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Businesses on Sentosa participate in sustainability initiatives through various collaborative efforts. For instance, during the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) conference held in Sentosa, businesses across the island, including members of the Sentosa Carbon Neutral Network (SCNN), showcased Singapore's collective progress in sustainability. This included providing electric bus transportation, sustainable menus, local cultural performances, and circular economy practices like recycling lanyards and nametags. Additionally, Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) aims for all hotels on the island to obtain sustainability certifications by 2025, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to sustainability across tours, attractions, hotels, and dining experiences .
Free admission weekday for LJ to send in request with moe email. Must come in by coach
We walked to Siloso Beach Resort (SBR), a Singaporean-owned eco-resort. The resort has been using its facilities as a showcase and test-bed of environmentally friendly technologies and practices. The Eco Tour Programme implemented a few years ago has attracted numerous stakeholders to visit the resort for the purpose of learning more about sustainable practices and technologies.
Species of trees and map them Buid around the 200 existing onsite and planted 300 plus smaller ones. 30% are open areas with nature. Biodiversity intact sunbird, squirrel, Hornbill. Reduce air conditioning and lighting. Maximising natural lighting and ventilation.
Sea facing rooms and 12 villas. Recognised as eco-resort. Enabling workers with disabilities. 20% people with disabilities.
Two trees inside a room in the villa. Barrier put around the tree to prevent damage to the tree. Rubber seal the roof it grows through the roof.
Efforts in preserving the trees. 2m above ground. Build on stilts so that no digging into the ground damaging the roots.
Monitor lizard fell into the room. Target tourists are those conscious of nature. One teacher asked if the guests will damage the tree.
Spikes on tree not inside the room. Preserved but architect will make sure the trees outside the villa. Planning on the site of the villa is around the trees.
Villa take up mainly from retirees overseas, e.g. Australia, Europe, China. The family room more popular with locals with family.
Superior room 250 ++, Villa 800 to 1500.The biggest villa has 7 trees preserved inside.
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