Podcasts about future generations commissioner

This week, we examine what it means to think long-term and act as ‘good ancestors' for future generations. How do the choices we make today shape the world of tomorrow? And how can governments, businesses, and individuals take responsibility for ensuring a sustainable and equitable future?Host Christine Wilson is joined by Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, to discuss the groundbreaking Well-being of Future Generations Act and how Wales is pioneering future-focused policymaking. That is, a way of thinking, governing and taking decisions that meets people's needs ‘in the here and now', without causing long-term irreversible damage. Together, they explore the balance between sustainability and economic growth, the role of international collaboration, and what it truly means to be globally responsible.We also hear from Sarah Reay, Climate Change Manager at ICAEW and Director at the UK Youth Climate Coalition, who highlights the passion young people have for sustainability and the challenges they face in influencing policy.As global discussions on sustainability gain momentum, how can the UK lead by example? What impact could a Future Generations Act have if expanded across the country? And how can we ensure that young voices are not just heard, but truly influence the policies of the future?Listen to Our World, Connected for more thought-provoking conversations on culture, connection, and empowerment.Further Reading:Next Generation UK ResearchGlobal Perceptions Survey 2023Future Generations Commissioner for WalesUK Youth Climate CoalitionFollow British Council Research and Insight: Newsletter –https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight/subscribeTwitter –https://twitter.com/InsightBritishWebsite -https://www.britishcouncil.org/research-insight 

We are leaving future generations to face more challenges than ever. Yet it can be incredibly difficult for governments to act for the long term when so many of their incentives encourage short-term thinking. In this episode, host Becky Annison chats with Derek Walker, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, about how Wales is attempting to solve this problem. Derek explains why Wales passed the Well-being of Future Generations Act, how this pioneering legislation obliges the Welsh government to act for the long term, and whether other nations can follow this example.

In this episode of Cities 1.5, host David Miller speaks with Sophie Howe, the world's first Future Generations Commissioner about her role and the landmark Wellbeing of Future Generations Act - legislation passed by the Welsh government which aims to improve the environment, economy, society, health and wellbeing of Wales and its people, both now and for future generations. They discuss the critical role of forward-thinking governance in addressing planetary emergencies, and the importance of integrating long-term impacts into current policies. The conversation covers how Wales' unique approach has influenced the creation of global declarations like the Pact for the Future, which was adopted by leaders at the UN Summit of the Future in September 2024. We share crucial insights for cities, mayors and national governments who are looking to adopt similar principles, and highlight the transformative power of local leadership in driving global climate action. Listeners will also learn what a cwtch is, and why both people and the planet need one! Image Credit: Photo by Patrick Gillespie on UnsplashFeatured guests:Sophie Howe, Sustainability, Futures and Wellbeing Adviser and the first Future Generations Commissioner for WalesLinksJCCPE - Special Issue on Ecological EconomicsEarth may have breached seven of nine planetary boundaries, health check shows - The GuardianUN Summit of the FutureUN Pact for the FutureFuture Generations Commissioner for Wales websiteWellbeing for Future Generations ActWelsh road building projects stopped after failing climate review - The GuardianCities 1.5 - Lessons in Wellbeing Economics: Engaging local communities to bring Academic Principles into Urban PracticeWellbeing economy policy design guide - C40 Knowledge HubThe shared ingredients for a wellbeing economy - C40 Knowledge HubIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Calli Elipoulos and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

Welcome to “How To Save The World” the final episode of Ok, Doomer!, the podcast series by The European Leadership Network's (ELN) New European Voices on Existential Risk (NEVER) network. Hosted by the ELN's Policy and Impact Director, Jane Kinninmont, and Project and Communications Coordinator, Edan Simpson, this episode takes a step back to assess what we've learned about existential and global catastrophic risks in previous episodes and what comes next.In “What's the Problem?”, Jane and Edan wrap up the series by reflecting on key themes, including the importance of long-term planning and collaboration across different sectors and countries.We then turn to Edan's “How To Fix It” panel, featuring Sophie Howe, the former Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, dubbed by the UK's Guardian newspaper as “the world's first minister for the unborn” Sophie served as the Welsh Government's first-ever Future Generations Commissioner. Her role gave her a statutory obligation to serve as “the guardian of the interests of future generations in Wales” and to provide guidance and advice to the government and public bodies in Wales when making decisions to ensure that they think about the effects on people in the future as well as now.We are also joined by NEVER member Florian Ulrich Jehn. Floria is a Senior Researcher in Environmental Science at AllFed (Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters ) where they focus on food security, climate, and civilisational resilience. Florian is passionate about existential risk education and runs a newsletter, “Existential Crunch”, that serves as a living literature review on the topic.Our third and final guest is NEVER member Nadine Andersen, who works as a Research Assistant at the SIPRI Climate Change and Risk Programme. She previously worked with UNDP, UNOPS, and IUCN, and her projects included addressing environment and resilience issues in Kenya, empowering youth for nature conservation in Sri Lanka, and planning an international workshop on hydro-diplomacy in Thailand.The panel discusses their own contributions to the field of existential risk mitigation, what work is being undertaken at the local, national, and international levels, and the importance of citizen involvement in making long-term policy decisions and ensuring that policymakers create the appropriate governance structures to properly tackle existential and global catastrophic risks.In this episode's Turn Back The Clock segment, Jane is joined by historian Frank Gavin, who takes us back to the early days of the nuclear non-proliferation movement. Frank explains how, in the 1960s, the world was deeply pessimistic about the ability to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. Yet, against the odds, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was established, a major success in reducing the global nuclear threat. This historical perspective offers a lesson in how bold, coordinated action can lead to breakthroughs, even in times of intense geopolitical tension. Frank also discusses parallels between the Cold War nuclear crisis and today's challenges, such as AI and climate change, emphasising the importance of international cooperation.In The Debrief, Jane and Edan reflect on the key takeaways from the series, emphasising the power of collective action and long-term thinking. They touch on the optimism shared by panellists like Sophie Howe, who called for "making long-term governance sexy," and how common sense should be at the heart of addressing global risks. They also revisit the importance of democratic engagement, ensuring that the public is part of the conversation on existential risks. Finally, they highlight Frank Gavin's powerful reminder that history has shown us that, with enough effort, we can pull back from the brink of...

We're the architects of a future we'll never inhabit. In the face of today's global challenges, we must consider how our actions set the stage for those who will inherit the Earth after us. Are we obligated to act now for people we'll never meet? Do future generations even have rights? In today's episode, we discuss the spiritual implications of "now vs. later" — how short-term desires clash with long-term responsibilities. From environmental conservation to preserving cultural and moral values, we explore what it really means to leave behind a legacy. Does spirituality demand that we leave footprints in the sand, or seeds in the soil for a forest we'll never see? Throughout history, certain societies have embraced long-term thinking, while others have been crumbled by short-term gains. From Indigenous practices of sustainability to modern roles like the Future Generations Commissioner of Wales, long-term stewardship has always been a guiding principle. But it's becoming rarer in today's fast-paced world — just look at the instant gratification of consumerism or political leaders who make decisions solely based on election cycles. What is the price of constantly living for the present, and how does it stunt our collective growth? Can we design systems and cultures that help us rise above short-term thinking, even in the face of an immediate crisis?Even beliefs like reincarnation, which promise a second chance, can lead us to focus on personal ‘good karma' rather than the welfare of future generations. What does it truly mean to be a "good ancestor" when we're preoccupied with our own spiritual returns? We also cover some common spiritual practices, like meditation and manifestation, explaining which ones foster a mindset of sustainability and which may unintentionally encourage short-term thinking. Stewarding the future carries a heavy weight, both spiritually and emotionally. But the truth is that you are both an echo of the past and a whisper for the future. What kind of sound will your life make? *****************************************"Like the earth, let us help and share the burden of all. Like the water, let us flow untethered and quench the deepest thirst. Like fire, let us eliminate the unnecessary and unimportant. Like air, let us silently become a lifeline for all.”— Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee (from the book "Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth")*****************************************Episode Resources:Book: "The Long View: Why We Need To Transform How the World Sees Time" by Richard FisherBook: "The Clock of the Long Now: Time and Responsibility" by Stewart BrandBook: "Longpath: Becoming the Great Ancestors Our Future Needs" by Ari WallachBook: "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fall or Succeed" by Jared DiamondBook: “Spiritual Ecology: The Cry of the Earth” by Llewellyn Vaughan-LeeBook: “The Ascent of Man” by Jacob BronowskiBook: “The Ethics of the Climate Crisis” by Robin AttfieldBook: “A Theory of Justice” by John RawlsBook: "The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself" by Daniel J. BoorstinJournal Article: "Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision Under Risk" by Daniel Kahneman and Amos TverskyJournal Article: "A discounting framework for choice with delayed and probabilistic rewards" by George Ainslie*****************************************Podcast & Host Resources:Clairannoyance InstagramClairannoyance TikTokClairannoyance WebsiteMegan's InstagramMegan's TikTokMegan's WebsiteRyan's InstagramRyan's TikTokRyan's Website

Why is it important to include young voices in policymaking? Would commitments to long-term policymaking at a multilateral level push Australia and other countries to apply these principles domestically? Can state-based wellbeing frameworks guide national decision-making in Australia? In this episode, Sophie Howe and Caitlin Figueiredo join Dayle Stanley to for a future-focused discussion on the importance of long-term policy making. Sophie Howe was the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and is a member of the ANU National Security College (NSC) Futures Council. Caitlin Figueiredo is the 2024 ACT Young Australian of the Year and the former co-chair of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition. Dayle Stanley is the Chief Futures Officer at the NSC Futures Hub. Show notes: Sophie Howe Ted Talk How did there come to be a Future Generations Commissioner in Wales? UN Summit for the Future National Emergency Management Agency We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of the Climate Smart Conversations podcast, I am joined by two guest speakers: Dr Fiona Brennan and Dr Stacey Harris, as we discuss what sustainable healthcare is, and why it is needed. Some of the resources mentioned throughout the podcast are listed below: Home - Green Health Wales Centre for Sustainable Healthcare | Home | Sustainable Quality Improvement (susqi.org) Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 – The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales2019 Report - Lancet Countdown The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change: 2019 report (youtube.com)

As the guardian of future generations, Derek Walker has to look ahead much more than any other politician. The job of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales is to protect and promote the needs of future generations which means that most of his constituents are not born yet. Derek Walker has been the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales for exactly one year now. He started his seven-year mandate on March 1, 2023. In this episode of Policy Voices, Derek Walker spoke with Thomas Van Vynckt, Program Manager at Friends of Europe, about the lessons learned in his first year and what it means to be the guardian of future generations.

Why do politicians have such trouble sticking to their environmental promises? Why are they happy to hug a husky one minute, desperate to ditch the 'green crap' the next?As Labour ditch their £28bn commitment to green the economy, Tom Heap and Helen Czerski are joined by a panel of insiders to analyse the electoral gains and costs of environmental policies and consider the best strategies to maintain the focus of those in power on the greatest challenge to the planet. Sophie Howe was the Future Generations Commissioner of Wales, charged with ensuring that government policies did no harm to the unborn citizens of Wales. Her pressure helped put a stop to a new motorway in South Wales and supported the government's virtual moratorium on road-building and 20mph zones in built-up areas. Tara Singh is a public affairs advisor with the PR company, Hill and Knowlton. She was a government advisor at the time that Prime Minister David Cameron cancelled commitments on home insulation and put a stop to new onshore wind farms in England. Professor Colin Davis holds the chair in Cognitive Psychology at Bristol University. He has taken part in Extinction Rebellion protests and has a particular interest in the psychological factors that prevent politicians and the public acting against climate change. Produced by Alasdair Cross for BBC Audio Bristol in conjunction with the Open University.

Join us on a journey to the next generation with Sophie Howe, who served as the world's first Future Generations Commissioner in the country of Wales from 2016 to 2023. Dive into a conversation that addresses the issues of critical importance to global youth, including the shift to a planet-conscious economy, the profound implications of car-centric infrastructures, and the proactive measures required to address societal issues from domestic abuse to education reform. Sophie, recognized among the UK's top 100 change-makers and a keynote speaker at the 2023 Global Wellness Summit, offers insights that challenge and inspire.To learn more, visit Sophie's site at FutureGenerations.wales. Resources:Sophie Howe on the United NationsConnect with Sophie on LinkedInSophie Howe as Keynote Speaker at the 2023 Global Wellness Summit Hosted by Kim MarshallProduced by NOVA Media

For some it's a sign of Wales leading the way on the international stage, making us the first country in the world to legislate to consider the wellbeing of future generations at all tiers of government. For others it can be seen as a well-intentioned idea that has yet to really deliver or challenge the status quo. As the term of first incumbent of the role, Sophie Howe, has finished and her successor appointed, the office Future Generations Commissioner is starting a new era. Is this a difficult second album or is it an opportunity to take the delivery and implementation of this innovative legislation to a new level? We discuss with our guests: Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner 2.0: https://twitter.com/derekwalker_https://twitter.com/derekwalker_ Arpana Chunilal, member of the Future Generations Academy and forestry advisor at Natural Resources Wales: https://twitter.com/Arpana_Lili The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner: https://twitter.com/futuregencymru You can find us @HiraethPod on most social networks and find the latest on our X-Twitter page: https://twitter.com/HiraethPod If you're enjoying the pod, please leave us a rating or review on your podcast app or on YouTube and, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting us from just £3/month: http://www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

In this episode, we look overseas for inspiration about improving the wellbeing of younger and future generations. Wales' Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker describes his role as the watchdog for his country's pioneering Future Generations Act. He talks about Wales' new national healthcare strategy and the difficult task of balancing the needs of people struggling to pay their bills now with the needs of people not yet born. He also reflects on the achievements of his pioneering predecessor, Sophie Howe, who compelled the country to scrap plans for a new highway in favour of greater investment in public and active transportation. Learn more Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Our policy solutions for investing fairly in all generations, which includes appointing a government point person for generational fairness

“If you ever think you are too small to influence change on a global scale, just look at what Wales are doing.”We were intrigued and excited to have the opportunity to chat with Sophie Howe, the first and only (for a period of time) ‘Future Generations Commissioner' in the world! Sophie was appointed Future Generations Commissioner for Wales in 2016. Wales has committed to 7 long-term wellbeing goals for future generations. This is all about a long term vision, preventing future problems, working collaboratively and involving citizens, (and importantly, it's a legal obligation - rather than a pledge).As Sophie advises… “It's the law, you have to do it,” - and this is the difference, tangible accountability! As Sophie shares how the commitments have come into play and the practicalities of embedding them, she explains how Wales has committed to stop spending money in building roads which when taking a long-term view, is a public health intervention. 14-15% of emissions in the country come from transport, and by reducing emissions from road transport there are multiple future benefits triggered, from emissions reduction through to health and wellbeing and opportunities being opened up for investment in a better public transport system - all of which collectively benefit society now and in the future.Sophie raises many important points and examples around the interconnectedness of the challenge we all face when it comes to building a more sustainable future and how we need to make those connections when building strategies, planning investment, timescales and resource; “By not taking a joined up approach, we're completely missing opportunities - so, we need to be thinking about what we do, and how its going to affect both now and into the future, asking how does it make the biggest contribution to wellbeing.”The Future Generation Goals have brought people together, its changed the conversation both for the public sector and the private sector, Sophie tells us how industries operating in Wales are coming to them to ask how they can be part of delivering against the wellbeing goals. This has had a positive impact on how business is planned and operates, from point of tender through to selection and delivery, providing more security and stability. When it comes to communities it's a bit more of a mixed bag, with views being divided (as you'd expect) depending on the impact to where people live. However, it is bringing politicians, businesses and communities together, awareness is growing, and the opportunity to educate is also increasing as people look to understand why decisions and actions are happening. The heart of this conversation and the actions taking place in Wales clearly evidence that we are all responsible for our future, and as Sophie points out, “as much as we criticise our politicians, actually we as citizens are as much to blame because we often demand that they do short term things.” Brave leadership, shared communication and participation is an absolute must.We recommend everyone listens to this episode, it is a wonderful example of rising to the challenge of making meaningful yet challenging commitments and leading the way. By the end of it, we had our bags packed ready to move to Wales (well I did, Gemma is considering Costa Rica ;)). For more information about The Future Generations ‘Acting today for a Better Tomorrow' - see here: https://www.futuregenerations.wales/And to stay connected to the great work Sophie is championing - her LinkedIn profile is here:

Leaving the world better than we found it isn't just a lofty idea for Sophie Howe. For six years, it was her job as the first Wellbeing of Future Generations Commissioner in Wales.

“If you ever think you are too small to influence change on a global scale, just look at what Wales are doing.” We were intrigued and excited to have the opportunity to chat with Sophie Howe, the first and only (for a period of time) ‘Future Generations Commissioner' in the world! Sophie was appointed Future Generations Commissioner for Wales in 2016. Wales has committed to 7 long-term wellbeing goals for future generations. This is all about a long term vision, preventing future problems, working collaboratively and involving citizens, (and importantly, it's a legal obligation - rather than a pledge). As Sophie advises… “It's the law, you have to do it,” - and this is the difference, tangible accountability! As Sophie shares how the commitments have come into play and the practicalities of embedding them, she explains how Wales has committed to stop spending money in building roads which when taking a long-term view, is a public health intervention. 14-15% of emissions in the country come from transport, and by reducing emissions from road transport there are multiple future benefits triggered, from emissions reduction through to health and wellbeing and opportunities being opened up for investment in a better public transport system - all of which collectively benefit society now and in the future. Sophie raises many important points and examples around the interconnectedness of the challenge we all face when it comes to building a more sustainable future and how we need to make those connections when building strategies, planning investment, timescales and resource; “By not taking a joined up approach, we're completely missing opportunities - so, we need to be thinking about what we do, and how its going to affect both now and into the future, asking how does it make the biggest contribution to wellbeing.” The Future Generation Goals have brought people together, its changed the conversation both for the public sector and the private sector, Sophie tells us how industries operating in Wales are coming to them to ask how they can be part of delivering against the wellbeing goals. This has had a positive impact on how business is planned and operates, from point of tender through to selection and delivery, providing more security and stability. When it comes to communities it's a bit more of a mixed bag, with views being divided (as you'd expect) depending on the impact to where people live. However, it is bringing politicians, businesses and communities together, awareness is growing, and the opportunity to educate is also increasing as people look to understand why decisions and actions are happening. The heart of this conversation and the actions taking place in Wales clearly evidence that we are all responsible for our future, and as Sophie points out, “as much as we criticise our politicians, actually we as citizens are as much to blame because we often demand that they do short term things.” Brave leadership, shared communication and participation is an absolute must. We recommend everyone listens to this episode, it is a wonderful example of rising to the challenge of making meaningful yet challenging commitments and leading the way. By the end of it, we had our bags packed ready to move to Wales (well I did, Gemma is considering Costa Rica ;)).   For more information about The Future Generations ‘Acting today for a Better Tomorrow' - see here: https://www.futuregenerations.wales/ And to stay connected to the great work Sophie is championing - her LinkedIn profile is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-howe-57a62186/ ____________________________________________________________________________ You'll find the Podcast on all the usual pod platforms - and also on The Global Player and via The Marketing Society. If you love it, do share it and spread the word. Talking about climate change and the role we play is one of the most important things we can do. So join the conversation. We're all in this together. Our podcasts are recorded purely via online conferencing platforms, we apologise for any minor sound quality issues.    

Series ThreeThis episode of #TheNewAbnormal podcast features Jacob Ellis, an experienced public affairs and international relations advisor with a demonstrated history of working to improve policy-making in Wales and globally. He's worked with United Nations, World Cities Culture Forum and One Young World, and is committed to ensuring the needs of future generations are central to policy development. We therefore discuss all of these areas, and in particular his work with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, his activity as a Future Generations Global Ambassador, being a United Nations Foundation 'Next Generation' Fellow, and a range of the dynamic policy initiatives and other issues on which Jacob is involved. 

With a remit set out in law to be “the guardian of the interests of future generations in Wales”, Sophie Howe is the world's only Future Generations Commissioner. Her role is to provide advice to the Government and other public bodies in Wales on delivering social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being for current and future generations and assessing and reporting on how they are delivering.Sophie, a mum of five named number five on Radio Four's Woman's Hour's Power List, took up post in 2016 and has led high profile interventions around transport planning, education reform and climate change challenging the Government and others to demonstrate how they are taking account of future generations. Her interventions have secured fundamental changes to land use planning policy, major transport schemes and Government policy on housing – ensuring that decisions taken today are fit for the future. Co-hosted by Alex Sobel MP, Shadow Environment Minister to the UK Government, in this episode we explore the role of the Future Generations Commissioner in Wales, what the plans are for similar roles in the devolved nations of the UK and more broadly, how we consider our future generations through our policy and legislative routes. Hear Sophie's TED talk here - https://www.ted.com/talks/sophie_howe_lessons_on_leaving_the_world_better_than_you_found_it?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare We discuss the Office for Environmental Protection Report - you can read it here - https://www.theoep.org.uk/report/progress-improving-natural-environment-england-20212022This episode has been audio transcribed. Visit PlanetPossible.eco to read the transcript.

In this episode, CSB Director CB Bhattacharya is joined from Cardiff Wales by Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales.  Sophie and Prof. Bhattacharya discuss:

Bethan Lewis is sitting in for Vaughan Roderick. Guests include the Conservative MS for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire Sam Kurtz, and Conservative MS, James Evans, who represents Brecon and Radnorshire, political commentator Steve Richards who is the author of the 'Prime Ministers reflections on leadership' and Tim Montgomerie who was formerly the Social Justice Advisor to Boris Johnson and the founder of Conservative Home, Labour's shadow spokesperson on Wales in the House of Lords Baroness Wilcox of Newport, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe, palliative medicine consultant and clinical director at Velindre University NHS Trust Professor Mark Taubert and Leader of the Conservatives on the Vale of Glamorgan Council George Carroll.

Climate change, health, inequality, poverty – they're the seemingly intractable concerns that overshadow our society and our planet. But it often seems like politicians are too concerned about short-term issues to really get to grips with any of the worries facing future generations. A growing movement is calling for change – and Sophie Howe is at the forefront of that political transformation to act today for a better tomorrow. The world's first Future Generations Commissioner, her role came into being in 2016 following Wales' Well-being of Future Generations Act. She now has the legal responsibility to act as the guardian of those yet unborn. Scotland looks set to follow suit with its own commissioner, while The Big Issue's founder Lord John Bird has been working to get similar legislation passed at Westminster. The UN has even been taking advice from Howe to work out its own international version. She joined Laura Kelly and Katerina Sivitanides on the first edition of BetterPod to talk about how you're never too small to make a difference. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally, some optimism for future generations! First, in Australia, the massive success of the so-called ‘teal' female candidates, who are not aligned to either of the major political parties, but have essentially swept to power across a number of states. This, along with long-awaited Labour victories…Does this mean the climate wars are over in Australia? We dialed up Dean Bialek, lead negotiator and legal advisor to the world's island states (AOSIS) in negotiations that led to the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change and current Head of Policy & International Strategy at CWP Global, to give us a quick update on what this major swing in Australian politics means for climate! And for our main interview this week, we sit down with Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. Her role is linked to the Welsh Government's 2015 Wellbeing and Future Generations Act, which requires public bodies in Wales to think about the long-term impact of their decisions. Described by the Big Issue Magazine as one of the UK's leading Changemakers, her interventions have secured fundamental changes to land use planning policy, major transport schemes and Government policy on housing - ensuring that decisions taken today are fit for the future, and especially future generations in Wales. And this week a special Outrage + Optimism EXCLUSIVE performance, 'Quémalo' by Kathy Palma (ft. Reyli Barba).   Enjoy the show!   —   Christiana + Tom's book ‘The Future We Choose' is available now! Subscribe to our Climate Action Newsletter!   —   Mentioned links from the episode:   READ: The Welsh Government's 2015 Wellbeing and Future Generations Act LISTEN: Repsonse to Listener Review - 4 O+O Episodes on Food Systems   —   Thanks to our guest this week, Sophie Howe!   Sophie Howe Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Twitter | LinkedIn   The Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn   —   And thank you to Dean Bialek for joining us!   Dr Dean Bialek Head, Policy & International Strategy CWP Global Twitter | LinkedIn   CWP Global  Website |  LinkedIn   —   Thank you to our musical guest this week, Kathy Palma!   Kathy Palma Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube | Tidal | Instagram | Facebook | Website   —   Keep up with Christiana Figueres online Instagram | Twitter   Tom Rivett-Carnac Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn   Paul Dickinson LinkedIn | Twitter   —   Follow @OutrageOptimism on social media and send us a message! Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn   Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss another episode of Outrage + Optimism!

In this final of three episodes in partnership with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner, young co-creators Amber and Eva are in conversation with Kim, a member of the Future Leader's academy. They conduct a final rapid fire interview with Sam from the Commissioner's team as they get to grips with the Well-being of Future Generations Act (Wales) and what this legislation means for all generations in Wales and our democracy.

The Democracy Box podcast series is back with 6 brand new bilingual episodes in partnership with the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner to help everyone understand this ground-breaking area of Welsh/UK democracy In the first two of these new episodes Democracy Box young co-creators chat to young people in the Office of the Future Generations Commissioner team to work out what they think about the Well-being of Future Generations Act, Local Elections and Manifestos In this English language episode young co-creators Olivia & Lloyd chat to Tatty and Leah. The Welsh language episode is listed as Episode 2.

The Democracy Box Podcast is back, and now it's in partnership with The Office of The Well-being of Future Generations Commissioner. Here's a little taster of what can you expect to hear over the next few weeks...

How well is your country doing? The GDP - gross domestic product - has long been a measure of growth and success but some argue judging purely on economics is too narrow-sighted. Tom Heap meets 'chopsy' Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales who will challenge if a decision being made will be detrimental for children and those yet to be born. If the cost and inheritance to them is high it risks getting kicked out. She takes him to the wetlands she helped save from a planned M4 development. Katherine Trebeck explains alternatives measures of national success, the factors they take in and why many feel happier about using them. Dr Tamsin Edwards assesses what an alternative viewpoint could do for carbon cutting. Producer Anne-Marie Bullock Researcher Sarah Goodman Produced in association with the Royal Geographical Society. Special thanks for this episode to Dr Lukas Hardt from WEAll Scotland, to Dr Paul Brockway from the University of Leeds and to Dr Chris Hope from the University of Cambridge.

Hello! We spend lots of time exploring great ideas around the world but this week we're looking closer to home. It's Reasons to be Welsh! First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford tells us about where the Welsh Government is leading the way on innovative ideas from tackling the climate crisis to inequality, the importance of devolution in making it happen AND his love of cheese. Then we catch up with Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe about how she's pushing for long-term thinking across Wales. And parkrun volunteer Sam Rose tells us about the return of parkrun events after more than a year apart. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BBC Wales' Environment correspondent, Steffan Messenger takes a look at the issue of climate change. Starting on a positive note he speaks to the Future Generations Commissioner about the opportunity it presents for new green jobs in Wales. We speak to 21 year old, Brittany Roberts from Rhyl who will be travelling to the G7 meeting in Cornwall, representing the Catholic international development charity CAFOD who say they want to see a global green recovery from the pandemic that includes all nations. The Size of Wales charity gets a new chair - Carwyn Jones, Wales' former first minister, says tackling climate change needs to become the world's top priority. Wales' first carbon-funded peatland restoration project at Bwlch y Groes on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park is completed following validation under the new Peatland Code. Finally, a warning that Landslides in the Brecon Beacons are themselves a "canary in the coal mine" on climate change

To understand the ongoing impact of the pandemic on individuals, work, the community and the world around us, we need to listen to people’s experiences. That is why the Institute of Welsh Affairs and the Wales Co-operative Centre, alongside 8 other partner organisations, launched a new initiative to gather these stories using the online storytelling tool Sensemaker®. This event launches a second report on our findings and outlines why this unique method of collecting people’s unfiltered experiences will bring stories across Wales to the attention of decision-makers. It’s not our intention to collect personal information about people. This tool will be used to spot general trends and patterns for us to better understand how the pandemic has affected us all. We also show you how to access the anonymised data, which will be available to the public, so anyone can analyse the stories and information gathered to spot specific trends. Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner, attends as our keynote listener, reflecting on the information that we’ve collected and its value going forward. The Institute of Welsh Affairs (IWA) and the Wales Co-operative Centre (WCC) are co-leaders of the Live Learning Partnership, along with: • Business In the Community (BITC) • Cardiff Business School (Cardiff University) • Care Forum Wales • Community Housing Cymru (CHC) • Cymorth Cymru • The Ethnic Minorities and Youth Support Team (EYST) • Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) • Y Lab (Cardiff University/Nesta) The IWA’s role in this project is part-funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

A round up of everything from the most recent series!Featuring Dr Imogen Napper, finance expert Rebecca O'Conner,  Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe, Julia Giannini, ITV's Senior Sustainability Manager and Phil Holdgate, Head of Production and Sustainability for ITV Studios.  Plus Ever After star Dougray Scott to talking about Wateraid's new campaign.The campaign video is called the The Girl Who Built a Rocket. Watch here; https://youtu.be/lmBp2-t38MwCatch up with all of the recent episodes here;https://podfollow.com/age-of-plastic/view This weekend's live will be with fashion brand with Beach Flamingo on their InstagramSat 27th Feb at middayhttps://www.instagram.com/beach_flamingo/GET IN TOUCH!https://www.instagram.com/ageofplasticpodcast/https://twitter.com/andrea_foxhttps://www.iamandreafox.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/ageofplasticpodcast

I often ask what our guests think governments need to do to protect the planet. Today's guest is Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe. Her job is to hold the government and Welsh bodies to account on behalf of those who have not been born yet. We cover how environmental and health issues are connected, to town planning, the 4 day working week and robot taxes!Find out more about Sophie's role (and the Manifesto we discuss along with the Future Generations Act and Report!) here;https://www.futuregenerations.wales/If you're listening in Wales - don't forget the vote in May which includes votes for 16 and 17 year olds!Sophie Howe's recent TED Talkhttps://www.ted.com/talks/sophie_howe_lessons_on_leaving_the_world_better_than_you_found_itParis 15 minute cityhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/07/paris-mayor-unveils-15-minute-city-plan-in-re-election-campaignCompany Autonomy who Sophie is working withhttps://autonomy.work/More on the climate crisis from the Big Issuehttps://www.bigissue.com/latest/wellbeing-week-young-people-are-the-big-losers-of-the-pandemic/Rob Hopkins on the Age of Plastic Podcast https://podfollow.com/age-of-plastic/episode/3624bd068564de4eec760a9034348c21cb1e90fa/view

Exclusively Elevate Podcast Series from Elevate BC Episode 10 This podcast is from the Exclusively Elevate Series of webinars created by Marian Evans, founder of Elevate BC. In this Second episode of Series 2, Marian Evans was joined by Sophie Howe (Future Generations Commissioner for Wales) where they discussed: 'What can we learn from the next generation?'. During this session they considered the well-being aspirations of the Future Generations Commissioner, including what a resilient, prosperous and healthy wales looks like. Marian and Sophie also looked at great leadership lessons and reverse mentoring, what we can learn from the next generation. ABOUT ELEVATE BC Elevate BC is a business consultancy which offers executive coaching, mentoring, facilitation, leadership training and development. The team works with individuals and businesses to maximise potential and return on investment. The team at Elevate BC have years of business experience and are also highly qualified and accredited, with expertise in executive coaching and leadership. We pride ourselves on establishing strong and lasting relationships with our clients. Whether they have sought our support for business advice, strategic consultation, executive Coaching, executive mentoring, leadership development or board and meeting facilitation. You can find out more about Elevate BC, our services and register for webinars at www.elevatebc.co.uk Our approach Our aim is to support, challenge and inspire you, your team and board of executives. The feedback we provide is always honest and open with the intention to help you positively shape your future and the sustainability of your business. Where are we located? The Elevate BC team work with individuals and businesses across the UK and internationally. Consultants work remotely or have face to face meetings with our clients. Our founder can generally be found working from Llansteffan Carmarthenshire. The Elevate BC office is a stone throw away from Llansteffan Castle which is privately owned by Marian and Rob Evans. Our location has the most spectacular seaside views and lends itself perfectly for outdoor walking coaching. Podcasts and Webinar Support & Development by defy marketing  www.letsdefy.com

Young people are one of the key driving forces behind climate activism and fighting for the future of the planet. But what’s it like being on the front line? And how do young people want to change the way we think about environmental issues? Three of the women from this year’s Power List – Mya-Rose Craig, Holly Gillibrand and Mikaela Loach – talk about their thoughts and experiences. They’re also joined by another woman on the Power List, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe. She discusses the importance of challenging people in power to think about the way today’s decisions will affect future generations. Plus Jessica talks to Nadine Shah about her new album Kitchen Sink explores themes of fertility, tradition and identity all told through the stories of women at different stages of their lives. She discusses sexual and societal pressures on women and the importance of individual choice. Presenter Jessica Creighton Producer Beverley Purcell

With less than 200 days to go until the Senedd Election, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe is proud to have launched her ‘Manifesto for the Future', providing key recommendations that Sophie believes political parties should consider within their manifesto work.  In this episode, we speak to Sophie about her role and her prorities as Future Generations Commissioner for Wales during an important time where the need to rethink and replan for the future is vital. We discuss many of the findings and recommendations in her ‘Manifesto for the Future' which seek to highlight how we can recover and build back better. #BuildBackBetter #OurFutureWales Read the Manifesto for the Future here: www.futuregenerations.wales/manifesto-for-the-future

Hello! When they go short-term, we go long-term… This week we’re talking about how to represent the needs of future generations in decision-making. Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, tells us about her job and what the rest of the world can learn from it. Then policy wonks Laurie Laybourn-Langton and Andrea Westall discuss the causes of short-termism in politics, its impact on key issues such as the environmental emergency and how to design new institutions to overcome it.ANDLegal eagle Lord Falconer is here to chat about what on earth happened in the Supreme Court last week and what the judgement says about Britain’s unwritten constitution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week’s Podcast, we spoke a variety of business leaders across Wales including: Ben Cottam of the FSB and Sophie Howe, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, give us their reactions to the decision surrounding the M4 Relief Road. Recent research from Indeed shows that UK employees are more supportive of a 4-day working week and the publication of salaries. Pawel Adrjan from Indeed tells us more. Martin Condy talks to us about the New Beginnings Employability programme which Cardiff and Vale College have partnered with Deloitte to deliver. Young women in Wales are being offered the chance to gain boardroom experience through a programme from Chwarae Teg. Helen Antoniazzi gives us more detail. North Wales PR firm Outwrite PR have picked up three nominations for a podcast series. Anthony Bullick tells us more about the awards and how they got the nod. A North Wales wind farm has picked up momentum and Katy Woodington of innogy Renewables joins us to tell us more about how the project will benefit the local community. £1.2 million has been awarded to North Wales' Y Shed development to help create a sustainable local business space. Rachael Wheatley talks to us about the project and what it means for the community.

We speak to Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, about the impact of good housing on health, climate change and prosperity.

This is the audio recording of the IWA's Re-Energising Wales Project event: ‘A Renewable Energy Delivery Plan for Wales’ report launch which was held in the Radisson Blu hotel in Cardiff on 14th March 2019. Sessions run as follows: * Welcome, introductions and purpose of the day: Auriol Miller, Director, IWA (Chair) * Keynote speech: Mark Drakeford AM, First Minister of Wales * Background to the need for the Re-energising Wales project: Professor Gareth Wyn Jones, Chair, Re-energising Wales Project * An overview of key messages from the Re-energising Wales Project Delivery Plan: Shea Buckland-Jones, Re-energising Wales Coordinator, IWA * Panel Discussion: Interrogation of the delivery plan: - Auriol Miller, Director, IWA (Chair)  - Louise Wilson, Co-founder & MD, Abundance Investment - Professor Calvin Jones, Deputy Dean, Public Value & External Relations, Cardiff Business School - Johnny Gowdy, Director, Regen (Includes Q and A session) * Factors influencing local and community engagement in renewable energy in Wales: Professor Judith Marquand, WISERD * How to protect, promote and achieve scale in community and local ownership of renewable energy in Wales: Jodie Giles, Project Manager, Regen * Panel Discussion: A focus on delivery: - Hywel Lloyd, Founder, Facilitating the Future (Chair) - Jodie Giles, Project Manager (Communities), Regen - Rachel Shorney, Stakeholder & Community Engagement Manager, SP Energy Networks - Jeremy Smith, Head of Development Strategy Wales, innogy - David Jones, Project Director, Marine Energy Wales (Includes Q and A session) * Break out group discussions: 1. Greening Wales' homes, chaired by Gill Kelleher (SPECIFIC)    2. Local and Community renewable energy ownership, chaired by Robert Proctor (Community Energy Wales) 3. Future-proofing the electricity grid, chaired by Shea Buckland-Jones (IWA)  4. Getting smarter (a shift to smarter energy technology), chaired by David Clubb (RenewableUK Cymru) 5. Getting ahead in Marine energy, chaired by Ian Masters (Swansea University) 6. Decarbonising heat, chaired by Hywel Lloyd (Facilitating the Future) 7. Decarbonising transport, chaired by Eurgain Powell (Office of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales) 8. Increasing deployment of onshore renewable energy * High level feedback from the break out groups * Summing up the day to include next steps: Auriol Miller, Director, IWA

Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Sophie Howe shares her notable firsts and lasts with interviewer Sara Robinson.

Sophie Howe explains how she tries to get politicians in Wales to put the future first. Sophie is the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, an independent role in which she has to keep politicians thinking about the future. In this talk, recorded in front of an enthusiastic audience at the Volcano Theatre in Swansea, she explains how she does it. And as she does, she reveals how her own history motivates her to think about future generations, and how politics can better serve them. Producer: Giles Edwards.

The Future Generations Commissioner on her journey from Wales' youngest councillor.She tells Martin why misogyny should be a hate crime, her fears for the M4 relief road and why a massive programme of cultural change is needed in Wales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Panel session "What is Wales' soft power capital?"  From the IWA & British Council event on Thursday 26th April 2018 at Principality Stadium, Cardiff.  - Chair: Carole Green, Business Correspondent, ITV Cymru Wales  - Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales  - Roger Lewis, Chairman, Cardiff Airport  - Kully Thiarai, Artistic Director, National Theatre Wales  - Professor Iwan Davies, Senior Pro-Vice Chancellor, Swansea University and Chair, Global Wales

Mari Arthur and Chris Jofeh discuss sustainable development and the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act with Sophie Howe at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Mari Arthur, Director, Cynnal Cymru Chris Jofeh, Director and Global Buildings Retrofit Leader, Arup Sophie Howe (chair), Future Generations Commissioner for Wales