Singapore’s regreening is a model for cities everywhere

Mongabay
Jul 22, 2025, 3:55 pm192 ptsTrendingTop
Singapore has come a long way since the 1880s, when only roughly 7% of its native forests remained. Since the 1960s, when the city-state gained independence, it has implemented a number of urban regreening initiatives, and today, nearly 47% of the city is considered green space, providing numerous benefits to…

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