Becoming 'climate-smart' – lessons from Constance
![Thoughtful recycling of household waste is one of several smart urban practices that are prevalent in Constance, Germany. PHOTO: BT](/sites/news.smu.edu.sg/files/styles/max_325x325/public/smu/news/trash-38653521920.v1_0.jpg?itok=w9DBY4Vz)
In a commentary, SMU Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources (Education) Thomas Menkhoff shared about his visit to Constance (German: Konstanze), the commonalities between Constance and Singapore, and the lessons Singapore can learn from Constance to become climate smart. Smart urbanism practices he thought would be worth emulating in Singapore include: proactive stakeholder engagement with regard to smart city governance and ideation of smart(er) climate change mitigation efforts; designated bike streets and cycling paths for cyclists; widespread use of cargo bikes and children trailers; the city’s vast pedestrian precinct which makes walking delightful; the thoughtful recycling of household waste with different bins for bio waste, paper, plastic/cans, etc.