Clean And Green Singapore 2026: Collective Ownership For A Liveable, Climate-Resilient Future

Source: Government of Singapore

19 September 2026 – Clean and Green Singapore (CGS) continues to bring together communities, organisations and partners to take collective action for a cleaner, greener and more climate-resilient Singapore. Throughout the year, more than 1,200 CGS activities involving over 400,000 participants have been organised across Singapore by schools, grassroots organisations, non-governmental organisations, corporates and other community partners. These activities spanned volunteer deployments, community events and learning journeys. In support of the Year of Climate Adaptation [1] , the National Environment Agency (NEA)’s ongoing CGS Experiences programme [2] has also introduced new learning journeys, such as the Sentosa Eco-Odyssey Tour, to deepen understanding of Singapore’s climate adaptation efforts and practical ways to strengthen climate resilience.

2. Building on these year-round efforts, four CGS satellite events have been organised by NEA’s key partners, starting with today’s LitterLifters+ (Islandwide Edition), concluding with CGS Day 2026 on 21 November. Celebrating the partnerships and shared ownership at the heart of the CGS movement, these satellite events offer the public opportunities to learn about public cleanliness, sustainable living and climate adaptation, and contribute to Singapore’s environmental efforts. To take part in the upcoming CGS satellite events and CGS Experiences or find out more, please visitwww.go.gov.sg/cgsevents.

LitterLifters+ (Islandwide Edition)

19 September 2026 (Saturday), 10.00 – 11.30am @ PAssion Wave & CleanPod at E2, East Coast Park

3. On World Cleanup Day, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth and Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Ms Goh Hanyan, joined youth volunteers at PAssion Wave @ East Coast Park for LitterLifters+ (Islandwide Edition) [3] . This is the first time that Youth Corps Singapore and the Public Hygiene Council (PHC) have come together to organise a simultaneous islandwide clean-up, with close to 500 youth volunteers picking up litter across Singapore’s coasts, urban areas, and waterways. Their efforts demonstrated the shared responsibility and collective action needed to keep Singapore clean — the same spirit that will be important as Singapore adapts to the impacts of climate change.

4. SPS Goh also visited PHC’s iconic SpongeBob SquarePants™-themed CleanPod. Launched on World Cleanup Day last year, the SpongeBob SquarePants™-themed CleanPod is Singapore’s first integration of an internationally beloved cartoon character and intellectual property with a public cleanliness initiative. Located near the East Coast Lagoon Food Village, the PHC CleanPod provides shared litter-picking tools that organisations, schools and communities can tap on for their clean-ups, corporate social responsibility programmes and educational activities. The CleanPod has been used by 113 organisations involving more than 4,300 participants in the last one year.

Urban Sustainability Bike Tour @ Joo Chiat

3 October 2026 (Saturday), 5.00pm – 7.00pm @ Joo Chiat Road

5. Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Janil Puthucheary, will join the Urban Sustainability Bike Tour @ Joo Chiat, organised by NEA in partnership with the Society of Tourist Guides (Singapore) as part of the Land Transport Authority (LTA)’s Joo Chiat Car-Free Day. Participants will cycle on Anywheel and HelloRide’s public-shared bicycles alongside Decathlon’s refurbished bicycles, demonstrating how reusing can extend the lifespan of resources. The tour will also highlight Singapore’s climate adaptation efforts, how urban planning and green infrastructure can help build a more climate-resilient city, and how everyday choices can support Singapore’s sustainability goals.

6. Visitors to Joo Chiat Car-Free Day can explore NEA’s Year of Climate Adaptation exhibit, featuring interactive displays on vector control, heat stress, recycling and public hygiene. They can also get hands-on with returning beverage containers with the 10-cent deposit mark at a Return Right machine. More information on Joo Chiat Car-Free Day is available at www.go.gov.sg/worldcarfreedaysg.

International E-Waste Day

10 October 2026 (Saturday), 9.30am – 3.00pm @ Kampung Admiralty

7. At this year’s International E-Waste Day (IEWD), Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, Dr Janil Puthucheary, will present the ALBA E-Green Leader Award to students who have advanced e-waste recycling in their communities. Jointly organised by NEA and ALBA E-Waste Smart Recycling, the annual event recognises contributions to Singapore’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme and responsible management of e-waste, which support the transition towards a circular economy.

8. Marking its fifth year, IEWD is themed “Protect Our Planet: Safe and Secure E-waste Recycling”, spotlighting the safe disposal of electronic devices and the protection of personal data in discarded data-bearing devices. Visitors can look forward to interactive activities such as an e-waste sorting relay, upcycling workshops, and trivia games, as well as presentations by industry partners on recycling processes and measures taken to ensure personal data is protected and destroyed during collection and recycling. More information is available at www.iewd2026.sg/.

Race to Sustainability! 2026

22 October 2026 (Thursday), 9.30am – 12.00pm @ Gardens by the Bay

9. At Gardens by the Bay’s Race to Sustainability! (RTS), Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms Grace Fu, will flag off the annual School Race and deliver a keynote address at the inaugural sustainability symposium, which will bring together businesses, government agencies and partners to encourage sustainable action. Marking its milestone 10th edition, RTS continues to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship among students through an amazing race format with challenges. This year, youths can also take part in a dedicated youth symposium, where they can learn how they can become changemakers for the environment from National Geographic Explorers. The event will also feature the unveiling of a larger-than-life sculpture made entirely from recycled materials.

10. Members of the public can visit the Weekend Sustainability Fair on 24 and 25 October 2026 at the Canopy outside the Flower Dome, featuring interactive booths and workshops. At NEA’s engagement booth, visitors can learn more about reducing food waste and disposables through Say YES to Waste Less, recycling right and the Beverage Container Return Scheme activities. More information is available at www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/racetosustainability.

CGS Day 2026

21 November 2026 (Saturday), 8.00am – 11.00am @ Kampung Admiralty

11. CGS Day 2026 is a culmination of the four CGS satellite events, bringing together partners, stakeholders and members of the public to renew our collective commitment to high public health standards and sustainable living. Hosted by the North West District this year, Coordinating Minister for Social Policies & Minister for Health, Mr Ong Ye Kung, will attend as Guest-of-Honour. Themed “Caring for our Environment Together”, CGS Day 2026 invites Singaporeans to discover how everyday actions, from consuming mindfully to proper disposal of waste, can contribute to a cleaner, greener and more climate-resilient Singapore for current and future generations. Members of the public can look forward to the debut of a new “Eco Warm-Up” exercise activity, the “Amazing Race”-inspired “Clean & Green Quest”, a showcase on sustainability-related careers and a whole-of-government public exhibition on climate adaptation led by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, showcasing government and community initiatives to strengthen climate resilience. The event will also feature the traditional tree-planting ceremony, started by founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew in 1963. More information on CGS is available at www.go.gov.sg/cleanandgreensg.

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[1] For more information on the Year of Climate Adaptation, please visit: www.go.gov.sg/yoca .

[2] For more information on CGS Experiences and CGS partnerships, please refer to Annex A.

[3] For more information on LitterLifters+ (Islandwide Edition), please refer to Annex B.

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