Proposal for Measures to Reduce Consumption of Animal Protein in Singapore

17 Mr Don Wee asked the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment in view of the impact of meat production on climate change and the environment (a) whether the Ministry has set any targets to reduce the consumption of animal protein in Singapore; and (b) what measures there are to encourage Singaporeans and residents to consume less meat and dairy products.

Ms Grace Fu Hai Yien: An individual’s dietary preferences is a personal choice. The Government has no plans to introduce measures to nudge Singaporeans to lower their intake of meat and dairy products.

Consumers can do their part for the environment by reducing food wastage. This will conserve the resources needed to produce, distribute and dispose of food and lower our carbon footprint. Consumers should also avoid the use of disposable cutlery and containers when doing takeaways.

The Singapore Food Agency is working closely with our local farmers to harness technologies to "grow more with less", in a sustainable way. Consumers can look out for the new Clean and Green logo on local farm produce from certified farms that use resource-efficient practices in a clean and sustainable environment.