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Singapore launches SPIRE Asia to prepare agri-food adaptation projects
A planned data platform and project preparation facility aim to support climate adaptation across Southeast Asia.
Connecting data and project development
Singapore launched SPIRE Asia at COP31 in Antalya on November 10. According to the government’s announcement, the programme aims to help Southeast Asian agriculture and food projects prepare for climate risks. [1]
Enterprise Singapore will lead a platform connecting climate, agricultural and investment datasets. Temasek Trust will lead a facility intended to help promising projects prepare for financing and connect with investors, buyers and implementation partners.
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These are planned programme components described by the government. Platform access, participating projects and measured outcomes remain to be confirmed.
Sources & context
- Opening Remarks by Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action at Launch of COP31 Singapore Pavilion ↗
National Climate Change Secretariat · 10 Nov 2026
- Singapore launches $500m climate fund for SE Asia’s agri-food sector ↗
DealStreetAsia · 10 Nov 2026
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