MPs to push for food resilience in Parliament as prices rise due to climate, geopolitical crises
It draws on feedback from more than 130 people.
Singapore’s MPs are set to push for increased food resilience in Parliament as food prices surge due to climate change and geopolitical issues. The proposal, put forth by four Singaporean Members of Parliament (MPs) representing the Government Parliamentary Committee for Sustainability and the Environment, aims to strengthen support for local farmers and reduce food waste. The plan includes collaboration with partners to ensure affordable food remains accessible despite uncertainties.
The MPs, including Poh Li San, Nadia Ahmad Samdin, Valerie Lee, and Ng Shi Xuan, plan to discuss ideas for enhancing food waste management, strengthening supply chain resilience, and supporting the burgeoning alternative protein industry. They will also consider ways to engage young Singaporeans in food technology and production.
In terms of food waste, Singapore generates over 800,000 tonnes annually, with each person producing approximately 130kg. This is significantly higher than the local production of vegetables and seafood, which amounted to 16,600 tonnes and 3,800 tonnes, respectively, in 2025. Measures to tackle food waste have been implemented, such as the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, but only a small fraction of waste is currently being rescued.
The MPs will advocate for better coordination with the food redistribution ecosystem and propose distinguishing between food lost before consumption and food discarded after consumption to target root causes of wastage. They also plan to address high energy costs for local farmers, which could be exacerbated by disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where about a third of the world's fertilizers pass through.
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