COP29, Climate Action and How Singapore is Responding

The Executive Exchange

In this episode of 'The Exec Exchange', host Piers Clark sits down with Mr Ong Tze-Ch’in, the Chief Executive of PUB Singapore, to explore his unique transition from a military career to leading Singapore’s water utility. They discuss PUB's extensive responsibilities, including water supply, wastewater treatment, and climate adaptation. Tze-Ch'in shares insights from his recent experience at COP29, focusing on water recycling efforts embodied by Singapore’s NEWater and the innovative NEWBrew beer. The conversation also delves into PUB's strategies to address climate crises and advice for future water sector leaders.

00:00 Introduction to The Exec Exchange
00:26 Meet Tze-Ch'in Ong: From Military to Water Sector
01:30 Overview of PUB Singapore
02:21 Singapore's Water Recycling and National Security
03:30 Insights from COP29
04:57 NEWater and New Brew: Innovations in Water Recycling
08:27 PUB's Climate Adaptation Strategies
13:23 Advice for Future Leaders
14:50 Conclusion and Farewell