Urban Farming – Food resilience strategy in land scarce Singapore. Environmental Sustainability - a (new) way of life
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Platform
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Cluster
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To promote farm-to-table awareness and utilize urban spaces creatively for sustainable farming. Urban farming can be implemented in land-scarce areas to strengthen food resilience and workplace bonding.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Build Environment, Space Planning
About this Content
Aims
To promote farm-to-table awareness and utilize urban spaces creatively for sustainable farming.
Background
Over 90% of Singapore’s food is imported; urban farming addresses food resilience and sustainability.
Methods
Utilized rooftop/office spaces to grow herbs and edibles like chili, pandan, lime, and aloe vera.
Results
Created shared edible harvests (e.g., barley drink, chili dishes), fostering community sustainability.
Conclusion
Urban farming can be implemented in land-scarce areas to strengthen food resilience and workplace bonding.
Lessons Learnt
Urban farming connects colleagues, promotes environmental awareness, and enhances food sustainability.
Keywords
Urban Farming, Food Resilience, Sustainability
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | SingHealth Headquarter |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | LEE Chiew Ping |
Project Member(s) | LEE Chiew Ping |
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LEE Chiew Ping - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg (opens in new tab)