India & Singapore Strengthen Tech, Innovation Ties to Tackle Climate Change
India and Singapore are bolstering their cooperation in technology, innovation, and research, with a shared dedication to combat climate change and promote a sustainable future. Both nations aspire to lead in clean technologies and circular economy solutions.
At the DST-CII-MIT India Singapore Technology Summit, India and Singapore united, aiming to foster collaboration in digital technologies, startups, academia-industry connections, and joint R&D initiatives. This strategic alliance comes as both nations are making significant strides in their respective sustainability objectives.
India, striving to become a $5 trillion economy, is targeting a 50% renewable energy component by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2070. To achieve this, it is enhancing its charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and committed to the 'Genome India Project', aiming to gather 10,000 genetic samples for precision medicine. Meanwhile, Singapore is mapping Asian genomes and has ambitious carbon mitigation plans, presenting opportunities for collaboration in clean technologies and bioinformatics.
Both nations acknowledge the significance of technology leadership, synergy between industry and academia, and international collaboration to accomplish their ambitious targets. They are working on innovative solutions for a circular economy, including logistics, mobility, water, waste management, and infrastructure.
India and Singapore's strategic partnership in technology, innovation, and research is set to propel progress in clean technologies, precision medicine, and sustainable solutions. By collaborating on these fronts, both nations can hasten their respective paths towards a sustainable future.
