Singapore Publishes Bill Requiring Coastal Landowners to Implement Sea Level Rise Protection Measures

On February 3, 2026, Coastal Protection and Other Amendments Bill was introduced in Singapore’s Parliament that would legally require coastal landowners to carry out protective and retrofitting measures to safeguard the country from rising sea levels. Debate is scheduled for March. The bill obliges landowners and long‑term lessees to implement coastal protection measures when required. Affected parties will receive advance notice at least ten years beforehand, with phased notifications expected to begin in the early 2030s after site‑specific studies are completed. The bill also grants enforcement powers to the Public Utilities Board (PUB), allowing penalties—including fines and imprisonment—for destroying or altering coastal protection structures or failing to complete required measures by the deadline.