The Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) has collaborated with the Garden City Fund for the second consecutive year to organise a Plant-A-Tree Programme, uniting nearly 100 MaritimeONE scholars and 17 organisations. The initiative, which took place at the Rail Corridor, saw the planting of 122 trees, funded by $36,600 raised from sponsors. The event was attended by Baey Yam Keng, Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth and Ministry of Transport, as the Guest-of-Honour.
This effort is part of the broader OneMillionTrees movement by the National Parks Board (NParks), which aims to plant one million trees across Singapore over a decade. The movement supports the Singapore Green Plan 2030, which envisions transforming the city into a City in Nature, enhancing climate resilience and integrating urban spaces with nature.
Hor Weng Yew, Chairman of the Singapore Maritime Foundation, emphasised the importance of environmental stewardship, stating, “At the Singapore Maritime Foundation, in addition to recognising academic excellence, we also want to instil in our MaritimeONE scholars the culture of giving back to society. The act of planting trees underscores our commitment to caring for the environment—a cause the maritime community resonates strongly with.”
The initiative not only contributes to improving air quality and biodiversity but also encourages public recreational use of the Rail Corridor, reinforcing the maritime community’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
