urban biodiversity, singapore april 2013
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WEAVING IODIVERSITYINTOCITIES
by Lena ChanNational Biodiversity Centre
National Parks Board, Singapore
4thAnnual Sustainable Cities Asia 2013
25 April 2013
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Demographic trends
Singapores best kept secrets
How do we weave biodiversity into our urban landscape
How do we measure our conservation efforts
Ways forward
OVERVIEW
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Percentage of population in urban areas, 2007,2025 and 2050
2007
2025
2050
Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population
Division: World Population Prospects
Demographic trends
In 2008, more than 50% of the worlds
population live in cities
By 2025, there will be 29 megacities with
population of more than 10 million
By 2050, more than 70% of the human
population will reside in cities
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Rich biodiversity in citiesAnoxymoron?emographic trends
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Singapore is a city-state
Singapore is a small island
Singapore has significant native biodiversity
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A
listofSin
gaporesnativebiodiversit
y
2145native vascular plant species 364bird species
98reptile species
66freshwater fish species
301butterfly species
127dragonfly species
more than400spider species
35true mangrove tree species
12seagrass species
255hard coral species
50sea anemone species
ingapores best kept secrets
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Terrestrial Ecosystems
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Terrestrial Ecosystems
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Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
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Coastal and Marine Ecosystems
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Terrestrial Plants
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Terrestrial
Plants
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Terrestrial Animals
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Terrestrial Animals
C t l & M i Pl t
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Coastal & Marine Plants
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Coastal & Marine Animals
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Coastal & Marine Animals
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Urban ecosystems
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Roadsidetree planting
[Tree Tunnel effect]
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Planting in
built-up areas
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Adiversity of parks
that cater to all
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Adiversity of parksthat cater to all
Park Connector Network
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ParkConnectorNetwork
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Establish world-class gardens
Rejuvenate urban parks and enliven our
streetscape
Optimise urban spaces for greenery and recreation
Enrich biodiversity in our urban environment
Enhance competencies of our landscape and
horticultural industry
Engage and inspire communities to co-create a
greener Singapore
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Thrust 1 Establish world-class gardens
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Thrust 2 Rejuvenate urban parks and enliven our streetscape
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Thrust 3 Optimise urban spaces for greenery and recreation
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Thrust 3 Optimise urban spaces for greenery and recreation
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Thrust 4 Enrich biodiversity in our urban environment
Thrust 4 Enrich biodiversity in our urban environment
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Thrust 4 Enrich biodiversity in our urban environment
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Thrust 5 Enhance competencies of our landscape and horticultural industry
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Thrust 6 Engage and inspire communities to co-create a greener Singapore
Bedok View Secondary School Treelodge @ Punggol
88 Tanglin Halt
Universal Studios Singapore
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Thrust 6 Engage and inspire communities to co-create a greener Singapore
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SingaporesNational Biodiversity Strategy and
Action Plan Conserving Our Biodiversity
Strategy 1: Safeguard Our Biodiversity
Strategy 2: Consider Biodiversity Issues in Policy and Decision-
making
Strategy 3: Improve Knowledge of Our Biodiversity and the Natural
Environment
Strategy 4: Enhance Education and Public Awareness
Strategy 5: Strengthen Partnerships with All Stakeholders and
Promote International Collaboration
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The Singapore Index on Cities Biodiversity(SI)is a
CBD-led collaboration with the Global Partnership
on Local and Sub-National Action for Biodiversity
www.cbd.int/authorities
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Objectives of the SI: To assist national governments and local authorities in
benchmarking theirbiodiversity conservation effortsin theurban context
Evaluate progressin reducing the rate of biodiversity loss inurban ecosystems
Characteristics of the SI: a self-assessment tool
easy to apply scientifically credible
objective and fair
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City Biodiversity Index (CBI)
10 INDICATORS
THE CITY BIODIVERSITY INDEX (CBI)
ALSO KNOWN AS
SINGAPORE INDEX ON CITIES BIODIVERSITY
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE
BIODIVERSITY
IN THE CITY
NATIVE BIODIVERSITY
IN THE CITY
GOVERNANCE AND
MANAGEMENT OF
BIODIVERSITY IN
THE CITY
4 INDICATORS 9 INDICATORS
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Indicators Ind. 1: Proportion of Natural Areas in City
Ind. 2: Connectivity Measures or Ecological Networks to Counter Fragmentation
Ind. 3: Native Biodiversity in Built-Up Areas
Ind. 4-8: Change in Number of Native Species
Ind. 11: Regulation of Quantity of Water Through Permeable Areas Ind. 12: Climate Regulation: Carbon Storage and Cooling Effect of
Vegetation
Ind. 18-19: Institutional Capacity
Ind. 20-21: Participation and Partnership Ind. 22-23: Education and Awareness
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Multi-faceted Applications
As a diagnostic, planning and decision-making tool
As the biodiversity component of environmental sustainability indices/
frameworks
Adaptable
Good practices for sustainable development
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