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Singapore, a city-state that is home to over 5.7 million residents, faces a perilous predicament: one-third of its land is situated less than five meters above sea level. Government forecasts predict that by 2100, up to 30% of the country could be submerged under water. In addition to the threat of rising seas, the nation confronts three pressing crises: a shortage of space, water security challenges, and inadequate coastal defenses. Despite being a compact nation smaller than New York City, Singapore's increasing population is rapidly outgrowing its available land. Furthermore, it imports a staggering 40% of its potable water from Malaysia under agreements that are set to expire, placing significant strain on its water resources. Compounding these issues is the growing frequency and intensity of tropical storms, which threaten to overwhelm existing seawalls and critical infrastructures.