Panel Discussion @ Anderson Secondary (Apr)

Ms Elizabeth Tio, from Anderson Secondary, invited Earth Society to participate in their Panel Discussion on Climate change on 07 Apr. The Panel discussion was held as part of their Humanities Week program. Other than Earth Society, Anderson Secondary also invited Ms Melissa Low from Energy Studies Institute in NUS and Ms Gurga S from Shiok Meats (a cell-based company which grow meat from cells.) to join in the Panel discussion. The Panel discussion was conducted online (via Zoom) from 8 am to 9 am for the Sec 3 to Sec 5 students.

Prior to the actual event, Anderson Secondary arranged for 2 online meetings with the speakers to run through the program details and discuss on the topic of Climate change. Anderson Secondary requested the speakers to write a message to the students. The speakers’ message and speakers’ profile are placed in a 11-page reading material that the school prepared for the students who attend the event.

On 07 Apr, Earth Society joined in the Panel discussion at 7.45 am. Each speaker was given 10 mins to present to the students, followed by a 20 mins Q & A session.

Ms Melissa Low presented on how climate change is affecting Singapore and SG Green Plan, Ms Gurga presented on how growing meat from cells reduce the environmental impact of the animal industry, Mr Low CK presented on reducing meat consumption/ supporting Meatless Mondays to reduce Climate change. Students listened attentively to the presentations and actively participated in the Q & A session.

We are glad that the schools are organizing panel discussions and inviting speakers from various environmental organizations to speak to students on the urgency of Climate change and discuss on Solutions to climate change. Let’s hope the schools and students adopt life-style changes to reduce climate change and preserve the precious food and water resources on our planet.