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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...

One of the most iconic musicals of all time, Hello, Dolly!, has returned to the London Palladium, with Jerry Herman's unforgettable score including Put On Your Sunday Clothes, Before the Parade Passes By, It Only Takes a Moment and Hello, Dolly! It's a huge, no-expense-spared production, with a cast of 40, and the legendary Imelda Staunton as the witty and charming matchmaker Dolly Levi. Jenna Russell plays the millineress Irene Molloy. Jenna is well known for her TV roles in Call The Midwife and Eastenders, and many theatre roles, including Guys and Dolls, Merrily We Roll Along, and her Olivier award-winning turn as Dot in Sunday In The Park With George. Nuala McGovern speaks to Jenna about the revival of Hello, Dolly! and the show's message to new audiences. In February 2021, a coup returned Myanmar to military rule, overthrowing the democratically elected government. Under the regime, violence against civilians has escalated, with thousands jailed, tortured and killed – although the numbers are believed be much higher. At least three million people have been displaced. Just two weeks ago, a UN Report outlined the gendered impact of the coup: It found that military forces have committed widespread forms of sexual violence. However, despite the coup's devastating impact, women and girls are taking on key roles within the resistance movement. Also this month, there have been seperate news reports that women are being conscripted into the military. Nuala discusses the situation with Tin Htar Swe, the former head of The BBC's Burmese Service. Nine-year-old Ella Adoo-Kissi-Deborah was the first person in the world to have air pollution listed as a cause of death. She lived near the South Circular Road in Lewisham, South East London and died of a fatal asthma attack in 2013. Her mother, Rosamund, who has been campaigning since her daughters death, is now seeking is seeking an official apology from the government as her high court claim against them heads to trial. She explains why she wants an official apology from the government. Nuala also speaks to Sophie Howe who is the former First Generation Commissioner for Wales where she advised the government on policy around transport and climate change - she now does this for other countries. SAnnie Garthwaite's second novel, The King's Mother, tells the story of historical figure Cecily Neville, mother of Edward IV and Richard III. Annie believes Cecily's role in the Wars of the Roses has been hugely underestimated by historians and her novel places her firmly at the heart of the action. Essie Fox has written five historical novels and her most recent, The Fascination, is set in the world of Victorian theatres and travelling fairs. They join Nuala to discuss the challenge of writing the stories of women who have been overlooked by the history books.Presented by Nuala McGovern Producer: Louise Corley

Lifestyle Editor for The Australian and Freelance Journalist Sophie Howe join us on Influencing Insider next Friday 31st May at 1pm to discuss:   What stories Sophie covers - and the different publications she has worked with How to pitch lifestyle and beauty stories from her perspective as a freelancer The stories she has found the most interesting to work on in her career.   About Sophie With over 10 years of experience as a beauty, lifestyle & wellness journalist, Sophie has worded with brands such as THE ICONIC, NET-A-PORTER, and Are Media. Her work involves curating and showcasing beauty and lifestyle offerings, creating effective content strategies, and covering topics ranging from skincare, makeup, and haircare to wellness, sustainability, and lifestyle.   About The Australian For over half a century, The Australian has been the country's most trusted source of news, insight, analysis and opinion.The daily newspaper provides a full breadth of coverage across politics, business, sports, entertainment, technology, lifestyle and breaking world news.

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.

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.

Sophie Howe and Alison Pennington, women from different generations but with the same goal to improve the living conditions of younger and future generations. 

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

Michael Buerk chairs a special Moral Maze debate recorded at 'HowTheLightGetsIn' festival of philosophy and music. The language of freedom permeates our political debate. In the US, it may be a decisive battleground in the 2024 presidential election. The problem is that people mean very different things by it. Is it freedom from government regulation or freedom to have an abortion? Freedom of speech or freedom from discrimination? Freedom to own a gun or freedom for communities to ban them? A distinction is often made between positive and negative freedom. Negative freedom is the absence of constraints (‘freedom from') – while positive freedom is the possibility of acting in such a way as to take control of one's life (‘freedom to'). Libertarians often see individual freedom - the private enjoyment of one's life and goods, free from interference – as the most fundamental value that any society should pursue and protect. This view is challenged by those who believe wealth, health and educational inequalities inevitably mean some people are more free than others, and seek instead to promote the collective freedom of society as a whole. If a society in which there is a complete absence of restraint is as dystopian as one in which our every action is controlled, how should we navigate the trade-offs between individual freedom and other goods, like security and collective wellbeing? Is the language of freedom helpful or harmful in negotiating our political differences? Deeper question: what does it mean for a human being to be free? With guests: Konstantin Kisin, Sophie Howe and James Orr. Producer: Dan Tierney.

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.    

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May 1 Melbourne II On May 1 outside the State Library Melbourne we heard some rousing speeches first up we hear from Kiernan from the Black People's Union here followed by Luke Hayes from the Australian Communist Party here.May 1 Port Kembla No Nukes II A  massive rally for May Day in Port Kembla calling for peace and jobs not a nuclear subs base. We here first from Greens Senator David Shoebridge here and then Alan Hicks, ETU National & NSW Secretary of the ETU here.May Day Resolution Melb here II The May Day Committee Melbourne's resolution 2023.COMMUNITY CARING FOR KIDS COLLECTIVE Mparntwe (Alice Springs) here II This indigeouus lead initiative is calling for clear, practical ways to support indigenous kids into a better future.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy sums up the week. after the Federal Budget.Wales Future Generations here II Outgoing Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe, was in Australia recently. Here we hear how Wales legislated the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 into law and the priority of establishing a sustainable future for upcoming generations.

What if a nation built policies for the future, not the election cycle?Sophie Howe was the world's first “commissioner for the unborn”, appointed to steer Welsh politics away from short-term electoral goals to long-term policies that protect the population and planet. During her seven year term she achieved incredible successes—including stopping all new road planning projects in the nation.Sophie joins me to discuss the Future Generations Act, the progressive piece of legislation that led to her appointment and makes it statutory that the Welsh government keep seven long-term goals in mind: prosperity, resilience, health, equality, community, culture and global responsibility. She explains how the Act has transformed education, culture and political thinking in the modest nation in a short time—and why other governments around the world are putting their own Acts through parliament as we speak.“You wouldn't think it was revolutionary for a country to have a set of long-term goals but it's completely revolutionary. There's no other country in the world that has that. It's all just short-term electoral cycles, so nobody really knows where we are, and therein lies the problem with the ageing population, with addressing issues around automation and AI, with addressing issues around climate.“These things span way beyond, and so the political system doesn't account for them. So having these seven long-term goals, it means, for Wales, we know where we're going.”Planet: Critical investigates why the world is in crisis—and what to do about it. Support the project with a paid subscription.© Rachel Donald Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

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:

In series one of BetterPod, we've challenged poverty and inequality, homelessness, institutional misogyny, and conspiracy theories. We've discovered the perils of social media, the forces behind gun violence in America, and the problems with sex education in UK schools.In this final episode, we take a look back at the best moments from series one, and we finish up by talking through the actions we'll all be taking today to make tomorrow better. Hopefully you'll find some tips in there too.Featuring conversations with Will Poulter, Laura Bates, Darren McGarvey, Sophie Howe, Jonn Elledge, Ariel Hobbs, Brett Staniland, Sophia Smith Galer and Symeon Brown.BetterPod is brought to you by The Big Issue's Future Generations team. Through the Future Generations team, we offer a platform for exciting young journalists from underrepresented backgrounds to address the biggest issues facing us today. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Hosted by Sian Lloyd, Wales Co-operative Centres' first podcast explores the meaning of social value with Adam Cox, Sophie Howe and Jen Gillies Pemberton. They delve into what social value varies for different businesses and look at how every sector can work towards The Future Generations Well-being Act and create a more prosperous Wales. This podcast will give you some take aways so you can kick start social value changes in your business.

This episode was recorded as a live broadcast on the 1st December 2021.Wales is distinct from the rest of the United Kingdom for its strong cultural identity. The Welsh language is spoken and taught across the country to this day, and 2021 marked over a century of Labour Party domination of Welsh politics. In this episode Guto Harri, communications consultant and political commentator, hosts a conversation with Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioners for Wales; Mymuna Soleman, spoken-word artist and Founder of the Privilege Café; Dan Tram, Chartered Civil Engineer and Alumnus of the Future Generations Leadership Academy; and Rebecca Williams, Assistant Director of Conservation at the National Trust Wales. They discuss the challenges posed by inequality and climate change; the evolution of diversity of Welsh society; Wales's world class education and transport policies; and what their country might look like 10 years from now.

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.

Does this decision compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs?   This is the overarching question guiding Sophie Howe's work. As the world's first Commissioner for Future Generations in her home country of Wales, she enforces a legally-binding plan for national and local government to improve the well-being of Welsh citizens and think long-term.   She joins co-host Kelsey Warner this week to talk about how government can implement such a strategy and what it means for the economy. She talks about projects that have addressed an epidemic of loneliness, how to put teeth into enforcement and how a highway plan was replaced with something else - and why.   Hosted by Mustafa Alrawi and Kelsey Warner Produced by Arthur Eddyson and Ayesha Khan   In this episode: What does a Commissioner for Future Generations do? (1m 47s) How to make laws for the future (4m 47s) How working from home transformed communities (10m 0s) How to adapt and prepare for climate change (16m 13s) Replicating Wales's success (19m 2s)  Read more on our website: The future of the daily commute: how going to work is set to improve city life Leading futurists to meet in the UAE A glimpse inside Expo's Mobility Pavilion Subscribe to Business Extra for free to receive new episodes every week Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Podbean

What is the solution to single use plastic waste? Today we are delving into single-use plastic alternatives, what bio plastic is, and the future of food packaging with Sales Manager from BIOPAK Richard Harries.Biopak is an eco-friendly packaging company (in the UK and Australia)  www.BioPak.com/ukElla Daish on the Age of Plastic Podcasthttps://podfollow.com/age-of-plastic/episode/569a7fb7b66b9a6203c437276212a2a55e8c7f28/viewFuture Generations Commissioner for Wales, Sophie Howe on the Age of Plastic Podcasthttps://podfollow.com/age-of-plastic/episode/06fd5e541283a11c8fb48bd464a221109a8ee84c/viewGET IN TOUCH!https://www.instagram.com/ageofplasticpodcast/https://twitter.com/andrea_foxhttps://www.iamandreafox.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/ageofplasticpodcast

Sophie Howe of Xesto explains why it is critical to wear the correct sized shoes – Over 70% are returne See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the latest Footwear Insight Extra podcast, Sophie Howe, CEO and Co-founder of Xesto, discusses the advanced computer vision AI start-up that built a 3-D sizing tool for footwear that uses an iPhone camera. Shortly, Xesto intends to launch a direct-from-website extension of the Xesto Fit experience that will enable consumers to size themselves as they shop for shoes.

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.

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

Sophie Howe is the world's only future generations commissioner, a new kind of government official tasked with advocating for the interests of generations to come and holding public institutions accountable for delivering long-term change. She describes some of the people-focused policies she's helped implement in Wales, aimed at cutting carbon emissions, increasing sustainability and promoting well-being as a national goal.

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

Sophie Howe is the world's only future generations commissioner, a new kind of government official tasked with advocating for the interests of generations to come and holding public institutions accountable for delivering long-term change. She describes some of the people-focused policies she's helped implement in Wales, aimed at cutting carbon emissions, increasing sustainability and promoting well-being as a national goal.

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

Sophie Howe is the world's only future generations commissioner, a new kind of government official tasked with advocating for the interests of generations to come and holding public institutions accountable for delivering long-term change. She describes some of the people-focused policies she's helped implement in Wales, aimed at cutting carbon emissions, increasing sustainability and promoting well-being as a national goal.

Sophie Howe es la única comisionada de generaciones futuras del mundo, un nuevo tipo de funcionario gubernamental encargado de defender los intereses de las generaciones venideras y responsabilizar a las instituciones públicas por lograr cambios a largo plazo. Describe algunas de las políticas centradas en las personas que ayudó a implementar en Gales, destinadas a reducir las emisiones de carbono, aumentar la sostenibilidad y promover el bienestar como un objetivo nacional.

Sophie Howe est la seule commissaire pour les générations futures au monde. Une nouvelle mission que d'est assignée le gouvernement pour protéger les intérêts des générations encore à naître et pour tenir responsable les institutions administratives du changement à long terme promis. Elle décrit quelques politiques centrées sur les citoyens qu'elle contribue à mettre en place au Pays de Galle, notamment pour réduire les émissions de dioxyde de carbone, améliorer les activités durables et promouvoir le bien-être en tant qu'objectif national.

Sophie Howe é a única encarregada das gerações futuras do mundo, um novo tipo de autoridade governamental incumbida de defender os interesses das gerações futuras e responsabilizar as instituições públicas a promover mudanças de longo prazo. Ela descreve algumas das políticas dirigidas às pessoas que ela ajudou a implementar no País de Gales, visando reduzir as emissões de carbono, aumentar a sustentabilidade e promover o bem-estar como uma meta nacional.

Sophie Howe is the world's only future generations commissioner, a new kind of government official tasked with advocating for the interests of generations to come and holding public institutions accountable for delivering long-term change. She describes some of the people-focused policies she's helped implement in Wales, aimed at cutting carbon emissions, increasing sustainability and promoting well-being as a national goal.

Sophie Howe is the world's only future generations commissioner, a new kind of government official tasked with advocating for the interests of generations to come and holding public institutions accountable for delivering long-term change. She describes some of the people-focused policies she's helped implement in Wales, aimed at cutting carbon emissions, increasing sustainability and promoting well-being as a national goal.

In this final episode of the series, I interview Sophie Howe, Director of Comtec Translations.   We discuss how Comtec live and breathe service excellence, the importance of reputation in family businesses and the sheer breadth of languages (200) and services they offer to their clients.    To find out more about Sophie and Comtec, please follow these links: https://www.comtectranslations.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiehowecomtectranslations/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/comtec-translations/   To find out more about the charity Sophie mentioned: Translators Without Borders, please go here https://translatorswithoutborders.org/   To find out more about First Impressions, here is our website http://www.firstimpressions.uk.com   To connect with me (Lyn) https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynbromley/ Please do rate and review the podcast on Apple iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcast or Podbean to help others to find the podcast.

Host: Sophie Howe byla v roce 2016 jmenována do funkce komisařky budoucích generací ve Walesu a stala se tak první zákonnou reprezentantkou nenarozených generací. Práce jejího úřadu spočívá v podpoře veřejných iniciativ, v uskutečňování politických kroků prospěšných příštím generacím a ve všestranné péči o jejich zájmy. Zároveň posuzuje vládní projekty z dlouhodobé perspektivy a intervenuje v případech, v nichž by krátkodobý užitek mohl způsobovat dlouhodobé ztráty.Bonusy k podcastu:Letošní zpráva britské organizace Oxfam s názvem Time to Care upozornila na stále se zvětšující ekonomická nerovnost.Profesorka geologie Marcia Bjornerud ve své knize Timefullness  ukazuje, jak nám hlubší porozumění vývoje Země může pomoci k více udržitelné budoucnosti.

How do you enable a rising generation to be futurists? How do you build the future while leading in the present? Head of Changeist, foresight expert Scott Smith, will share the challenges and opportunities of equipping young leaders in a unique and turbulent part of the world—the Gulf—to use experiential futures as a tool to prepare a society for critical transitions ahead.

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.

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

Sophie Howe is one of the youngest female CEOs in artificial intelligence, setting out to build a $1bn unicorn by innovating what she calls a “touchless world”. Co-founder of Xesto.io, a platform for developers to create smart applications based on our gestures, Sophie talks about raising capital and commercializing her technology.   Like WINGS! https://facebook.com/wingspodcast Follow us on Twitter @MelindaWings Our sponsors: Your Return on Authenticity™: Apply for Verifeed’s social media accelerator  Springboard Enterprises: The Accelerator for Female Founders Zero Limits Ventures: Valuation Enhancement and Capital Acquisition Strategies

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