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Keep the Food Coming

Dr Ngiam Tong Tau, Chairman, Sky Urban Solutions, Former Chief Executive Officer, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA)

Last updated 1 March 2025

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Cities can take their easy access to cheap, abundant and safe food for granted. But changing environmental and other conditions can quickly threaten food availability. Drawing examples from Singapore and all around the world, former Chief Executive Officer of Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore, Dr Ngiam Tong Tau reflects on strategies cities can adopt to ensure a safe and sustainable food supply, now and in the future.

Interviewee

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Dr Ngiam Tong Tau
Chairman, Sky Urban Solutions
Former Chief Executive Officer
Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA)