Calvin Chong

Mr Calvin Chong is the Divisional Director for Energy & Climate Policy at the Ministry of Sustainability & the Environment. He oversees policy formulation, regulatory design, research and industry development for energy transition, climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and nuclear safety issues. He is the Singapore Government representative for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and represents Singapore’s interests in climate change, particularly on environmental integrity and regulations at domestic and international fora.

Calvin’s career in public service spans more than 15 years, covering policy, strategy, and international roles. He was previously Director for Strategic Resource Management at the Ministry of Home Affairs. He has also served in the Ministries of Digital Development and Information, Education, Trade & Industry, and the National Security Coordination Secretariat at the Prime Minister’s Office.

Calvin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Columbia University in the City of New York, a Master of Philosophy in Modern Society and Global Transformations from the University of Cambridge, and an Edward S. Mason Program Mid-Career Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School.