The corals in Singapore’s waters are vulnerable to various impact from climate change. In December 2024, NParks launched the 100k Corals Initiative to scale up existing coral restoration efforts and plant 100,000 corals in Singapore's waters. The Garden City Fund’s 100k Corals Initiative is a platform for organisations and individuals to support habitat enhancement efforts to improve coral reef cover and resilience. This is the most extensive coral restoration effort in Singapore to date.

Coral nubbins (small coral fragments) will be transplanted from the Marine Park Outreach and Education Centre (MPOEC) coral culture facility to degraded reefs or new areas. This aims to enhance our marine biodiversity by increasing coral abundance and diversity. Each transplanted coral nubbin will contribute towards this ambitious target.

Staff preparing corals for attachment

Process of Reef Enhancement

Importance of coral conservation

Corals are keystone reef-building animals that support a marine ecosystem, and an estimated one-quarter of marine species depend on coral reefs to survive. They are also a potential nature-based solution to help mitigate the impacts of climate change, serving as a natural defence against shoreline erosion while providing habitats for a rich array of marine biodiversity.

Hence, to safeguard this valuable ecosystem, it is imperative to scale up coral restoration efforts locally, which will contribute towards a high-quality living environment in our City in Nature.

In what way can I contribute?

One way to contribute is to donate to the Garden City Fund’s 100k Corals Initiative. The support you provide will go towards the following:

• Scaling up coral cultivation in coral culture facility

• Build capacity and technical know-how in large-scale coral restoration for future conservation efforts

• Transplanting corals onto degraded reefs or new areas

• Species recovery of rarer coral species

How to donate?

Lend your support to us by donating to the 100k Corals Initiative via

• Credit card on Giving.sg

• Cheque

For cheque donations, mail the cheque, payable to Garden City Fund, with your full name/company name, NRIC/FIN/UEN and purpose of donation written at the back of the cheque, to:

Garden City Fund
c/o National Parks Board HQ
1 Cluny Road
Singapore 259569

Your donation will entitle you to a 2.5 times tax deduction, with a valid NRIC/FIN number (individual) or local UEN/Business Registration Number (organisation).

Donor Benefits

With a minimum donation of $200, donors will be able to receive the following benefits:

• A personalised e-certificate of recognition.

• An e-brochure on local marine conservation.

• Join an exclusive mailing list that will include invitation to talks, events and updates on 10k CoraIs Initiative.

With a minimum donation of $2,000, donors will be able to receive the following benefits:

• A personalised e-certificate of recognition.

• An e-brochure on local marine conservation.

• Join an exclusive mailing list that will include invitation to talks, events and updates on 100k corals initiative.

• 2 participants are entitled to join a St John’s Island Guided Walk.

Donors who are interested in donating $20,000 or more may contact Garden City Fund at garden_city_fund@nparks.gov.sg for more information.

Volunteer with Us

Help restore Singapore's coral reefs with the 100k Corals Initiative! Individuals and community groups can sign up for the mailing list at https://go.gov.sg/volunteer100kcoralsto register your interest. You will only be notified if there are any upcoming activities.

For corporations that would like to donate and be involved as part of your CSR or company/staff activity, please contact garden_city_fund@nparks.gov.sg.