GP TMJC 2023 StraitsTimes Primer 1 - Climate Change

examine how climate change and resource scarcity are interlinked; and consider whether climate considerations will engender greater cooperation or contestation among countries and organisations. In this issue, we will: W e l c o m e t o t h e P r i m e r s e r i e s . H e r e y o u w i l l f i n d t h e w e e k l y P r i m e r a r t i c l e s a n d s o m e c u r a t e d r e s o u r c e s t o s u p p o r t t e a c h i n g a n d l e a r n i n g . I n t h i s f i r s t i s s u e , l e t ’s c o n s i d e r h o w c l i m a t e c h a n g e a n d r e s o u r c e s c a r c i t y a r e i n t e r r e l a t e d , a n d t h e i r f a r - r e a c h i n g i m p l i c a t i o n s o n g e o p o l i t i c s . RESOURCE SCARCITY, CLIMATE CONSID ERATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS ON GEOPOLITICS ST-MOE News Outreach Programme 2023 Primer Resource 1 of 12 Scan or click on the QR code to access the primer.

Climate Security Read this article to find out why the implications of climate change are emerging as critical geopolitical considerations. Why has water been called the ‘new oil’? Read this article to examine how the politics of managing water resources among countries can influence geopolitics and diplomacy. Water Security in Asia Read this article to find out how landscapes and livelihoods in Asia have been deeply affected by climate change. Climate Change and Asia BACKGROUND Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 1/12 The struggle over the control of geographical entities with an international and global dimension, and the use of such geographical entities for political advantage. Source: Utah State University Geopolitics

Kim argues that cooperation among stakeholders across different sectors is imperative in the fight against climate change. Cooperation as Key Responsibility for Climate Change Sommer puts forth the tensions between developing and developed countries regarding taking responsibility for climate change. Seligsohn discusses how competition between the United States and China can be tapped to deliver the best environmental outcomes. Tapping Competition for Best Outcomes To what extent can international cooperation on sustainable development be successful? How far do you agree with the perspectives and how does each writer’s view support or challenge the others? As you read these articles, consider the following: PERSPECTIVES Scan or click on the QR codes below to access the links. ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 1/12

ST GPRESOURCES EXTEND YOUR UNDERSTANDING: RESOURCES FOR BLENDED LEARNING Scan or click on these QR codes for more information. OTHER ST RESOURCES ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER 1/12 ST IBRESOURCES ST-MOE NEWS OUTREACH PROGRAMME 2023 PRIMER TOPICS SLS RESOURCES ON CLIMATE CHANGE SLS LESSON RESOURCE BANK Impact of the changinggeopolitics of cleanenergy on Singapore’sGreen Plan Video: What is net zero? Case studies:Environmental