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17/3/20
Section 20 Review of procurement practices within the Welsh public sector
On March 9th, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales triggered a Section 20 Review into the procurement practices of nine public bodies in Wales.
24/2/20
Future-proof your planning with easy-to-use tool
A new easy-to-use guide will help public bodies to think and plan better for the long-term, by keeping a clear vision and taking future trends into account.
18/12/19
Budget shows signs of improvement but is some way off the investment needed to tackle the climate and nature crisis says Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has welcomed the Welsh Government’s budget published yesterday but says the Government is still not comprehensively demonstrating how spending is meeting the climate emergency...
10/12/19
First delegates of the Future Generations Leadership Academy announced
The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales is pleased to announce the names of the first cohort of young people to participate in the Future Generations Leadership Academy.
21/11/19
Fair and Ethical Sustainable Christmas
At this time of year, there is a lot of pressure on us to buy gifts for those that we love, and we want to make it special. But have...
8/11/19
Welsh Government must come clean on how their spending reflects the climate emergency they declared says Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Following Welsh Government’s publication of an update to the Welsh Infrastructure Investment Plan, Monday, 4th November, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has called on the Welsh Government to publish...
22/10/19
Welsh leaders to attend One Young World global forum for the first time
Young leaders from all over the world will come together in London this week to discuss some of the biggest global issues facing future generations. From climate change to education...
21/10/19
Our obsession with exams is failing to equip young people with the right skills for the future, says Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
Education fit for the Future A White Paper For discussion Produced by Professor Calvin Jones in collaboration with the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales
8/10/19
Public Services Boards must rise to the challenge of decision-making for future generations
"Public Services Boards must rise to challenge of decision-making for future generations and the Welsh Government must raise their level of support and ambition for them to do so", said...
26/9/19
The Media Must up its Game on Climate Change
Stories about climate events are becoming more common across our news channels. Floods, migration, crop failures, public health – the impact of climate change is wide and varied. Perhaps this...
24/9/19
Public bodies in Wales are failing to innovate towards a prosperous Wales
Almost a quarter of people are living in poverty in Wales, only 1% of apprenticeships in Wales are filled by disabled people and future working trends suggest that 65% of...
20/9/19
Wales is failing to fund a climate emergency
“We have recently declared a climate emergency in Wales but are failing to take the action at the scale or pace needed to meet our carbon emission targets. The impact...
16/9/19
Health spending must shift to preventative care to tackle health inequality in Wales
In response to the World Health Organisation ‘Healthy, prosperous lives for all’ published Thursday, 12th September, Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales said:
3/9/19
Future Generations Commissioner – August Newsletter
We know we can’t tackle the challenges facing our future with the solutions we relied on in the past. Especially when those very ways of working often are what have...
21/8/19
#Skills – Geography: It’s Importance in Today’s World – Maddie Emery
As we continue our work exploring the skills we will need for the future, we asked Whitchurch High School student, Maddie Emery, about her favourite school topic and why it’s...
9/8/19
Culture and Welsh language is essential to help tackle Wales’ biggest challenges
“Public services, as the largest employer in Wales, have a huge contribution to make in developing and enhancing cultural well-being. Culture is the lifeblood of a vibrant society, expressed in...
1/8/19
A score for the well-being goals
On the week of the Homeless World Cup in Cardiff, we’re celebrating how sport can bring together people of all ages, from all backgrounds.
30/7/19
Future Generations Commissioner for Wales – July Newsletter
As the summer holidays begin and many of us look forward to spending time with our own future generations, we’re reminded of just what well-being really means; spending time with...