Have you missed any of our newsletters? Here is the full selection of what we’ve published.

2024

  • January 2024
    January 2024

    In this issue…

    Foreword around the Welsh Government budget and risk of not thinking long-term, refresher sessions on the Act over the next few months, an overview of our Academy participants and more.

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2023

  • December 2023
    December 2023

    In this issue…

    Reminder of how people can get involved in Cymru Can, guest blog on how Cymru Can Strengthen Community Resilience, update on how FGC are decarbonising and that we’re half way through our third Academy programme.

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  • Cymru Can 2023
    Cymru Can 2023

    In this issue…

    The launch of our new strategy, Cymru Can, with features on who’s who in our Cymru Can video and our process of developing the strategy.

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  • September 2023
    September 2023

    In this issue…

    Our team trip to the Centre for Alternative Technology in Machynlleth, the launch of our third Leadership Academy cohort and two Movement for Change articles.

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  • August 2023
    August 2023

    In this issue…

    The Commissioner’s visit to the Eisteddfod Genedlaethol in Boduan, an overview of our work supporting public bodies and a Movement for Change article from Sarah Walkley on building connections through language.

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  • July 2023
    July 2023

    In this issue…

    Call out for applications for the third cohort of our Leadership Academy, greenshots of good practice for the NHS’ 75th birthday, a reminder of our work with Public Health Wales on communities and climate change, and an article on how we’re decarbonising FGC.

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  • June 2023
    June 2023

    In this issue…

    Reminder of the Our Future Focus survey, a blog from our Academy alumni on their trip to Black Mountains College, an article on our Future Generations Policy Leader Toolkit, and a Q&A with our Correspondence and Communications Officer Hollie.

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  • May 2023
    May 2023

    In this issue….

    More information on Our Future Focus and our survey, our ARAC members recruitment, a Q&A with our Changemaker Pep and a feature on the Wales Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group.

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  • April 2023
    April 2023

    In this issue…

    The launch of Our Future Focus survey, feature on transport fit for the future, a Movement for Change article on Tir Natur’s work to rewild Wales and a Q&A with our colleagues Cara and Ola.

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  • March 2023
    March 2023

    In this issue…

    An introduction to Derek Walker, the new Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and an overview of Our Future Focus, our latest work programme into new areas of focus for our office.

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  • February 2023
    February 2023

    In this issue…

    Overview of the Welsh Government’s roads review statement, a spotlight on some of our 100 Changemakers and a blog detailing our trip to the Carbon Community to plant 100 trees for 100 changemakers.

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  • January 2023
    January 2023

    In this issue…

    Launch of my Future Generations Changemaker 100 and an overview of the past seven years in the Commissioner role.

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2022

  • December 2022
    December 2022

    In this issue…

    Findings from my Section 20 Review into how Welsh Government are implementing the Act and reflections from GALWAD on their ‘Story from our future’.

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  • November 2022
    November 2022

    In this issue…

    An overview of the Act’s impact so far including the launch of my new videos featuring communities and organisations across Wales who are embedding the Act, and a feature on my experience at COP27.

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  • October 2022
    October 2022

    In this issue…

    Our latest publication with Public Health Wales on Communities and Climate Change in a Future Wales, a recap of our regional public body events, Q+A with our Change Maker Rhiannon Hardiman and a summary of how we’re representing and celebrating Wales internationally.

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  • September 2022
    September 2022

    In this issue…

    Reflections from our Future Leaders from One Young World in Manchester, a Movement for Change feature on the Kindness Project and blogs from our four interns on their passions and what ‘skills for the future’ means to them.

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  • August 2022
    August 2022

    In this issue…

    Thoughts on skills for the future, a Movement for Change feature from Velindre and Ray of Light Cancer Support on green social prescribing, a Spotlight on Public Bodies and their 2022 Green Flag awards and Q+A with Colleen Cluett, Change Maker Support.

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  • July 2022
    July 2022

    In this issue…

    Publishing of our PSB well-being analysis, overview of our Academy’s Graduation, a Spotlight on Vale of Glamorgan’s work with The Big Fresh Catering Company and Q+A with Najma Hashi, Change Maker Support.

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  • June 2022
    June 2022

    In this issue…

    Reminder of our Inequality in a Future Wales report, a Spotlight on Cardiff Council’s Sunflower Club, Movement for Change article from WCVA and Nesta, and Q+A with Jacob Ellis, Lead Change Maker.

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  • May 2022
    May 2022

    In this issue…

    Summary of our event with public bodies, a call on PSBs to make brave decisions and how the Youth Hostel Association are part of the Movement for Change.

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  • April 2022
    April 2022

    In this issue…

    Overview of the Future Generations Leadership Academy’s trip to North Wales, Spotlight on Swansea
    Bay University Health Board and a Q+A with our Corporate Hero, Helen Nelson.

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  • March 2022
    March 2022

    In this issue…

    Launch of our Manifesto for the Future: Our Local Elections in collaboration with The Democracy Box, a Movement for Change feature from GwyrddNi and a Q+A with our Lead Changemaker, Heledd Morgan.

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  • February 2022
    February 2022

    In this issue…

    Overview of our latest report on a shorter working week, Q+A with long-standing Change Maker Eurgain on her experience at FGC and interview with Elliot King, Swansea Council’s LGBT Councillor Champion on his work advocating for LGBTQ+ issues.

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  • January 2022
    January 2022

    In this issue…

    Launch of our section 20 review into how the machinery of Welsh Government implements the WFG Act, reminder of our work in 2021 and a Spotlight on Swansea Bay University Health Board.

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2021

  • December 2021
    December 2021

    In this issue…

    How a Universal Basic Income could halve poverty and transform Wales, our support of the People’s Vaccine Alliance’s call for vaccine equity and our work around the affordable housing crisis.

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  • November 2021
    November 2021

    In this issue…

    Our COP26 highlights, our latest publications on equalities and a Universal Basic Income and update on our recent workshops and collaboration.

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  • October 2021
    October 2021

    In this issue…

    Our calls ahead of COP26, Movement for Change features from public bodies in Wales, our stories from Black History Month and reflections from international work.

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  • September 2021
    September 2021

    In this issue…

    UN Special Envoy for Future Generations and preparing for COP26, Movement for Change features from Community Leisure UK and Ffilm Cymru Wales and a reminder that we’re recruiting!

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  • August 2021
    August 2021

    In this issue…

    Our work supporting public bodies with our new Points of Contact approach, Movement for Change – Youth Voice features from the Y7 and Youth Climate Ambassadors for Wales, reflections from One Young World and Summer School and our latest publications.

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  • July 2021
    July 2021

    In this issue…

    Launch of our report, ‘Homes fit for the Future: The Retrofit Challenge’, Movement for Change features from WCVA and 4theRegion and our support of the UK Future Generations Bill.

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  • June 2021
    June 2021

    In this issue…

    Our analysis of Welsh Government’s Programme for Government, Movement for Change features from Give Your Best, WCVA and the Carbon Community and the latest poem from our Poet in Residence, ‘My Magnolia Tree’.

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  • May 2021
    May 2021

    In this issue…

    Launch of our A Fit for the Future Programme for Government, Movement for Change and our new ‘Wales to the World – World to Wales’ section.

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  • April 2021
    April 2021

    In this issue…

    Our support to public bodies across Wales, Movement for Change and our Poet in Residence.

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  • March 2021
    March 2021

    In this issue…

    International Women’s Day and skills gaps in Wales’ green recovery, Movement for Change and updates on our latest work.

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  • February 2021
    February 2021

    In this issue…

    Release of Procuring Well-being in Wales, feature on the importance of culture in Wales’ recovery and upcoming events.

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  • January 2021
    January 2021

    In this issue…

    Release of our bitesized Planning and Placemaking, overview of our vision for the future of Wales and our analysis of the draft budget.

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2020

  • December 2020
    December 2020

    In this issue…

    A 2020 roundup and profiles of our new staff with reminders of our latest staff policy and the South East Wales Transport Commission’s report.

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  • November 2020
    November 2020

    In this issue…

    Our new domestic abuse financial support policy, feature on the Graduation of Future Generations Leadership Academy and a survey on our work regarding basic income and a shorter working week.

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  • October 2020
    October 2020

    In this issue…

    Our Manifesto for the Future, a feature on the Wales Placemaking Charter and Guide and a reminder of upcoming events including #WalesClimateWeek.

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  • September 2020
    September 2020

    In this issue…

    Commissioner’s update on our 5-point plan, examples of public bodies responding creatively to covid-19 and exciting upcoming announcements.

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  • August 2020
    August 2020

    In this issue…

    Update on our latest work, creative basic income and a look at our vision for Wales in 2050.

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  • July 2020
    July 2020

    In this issue…

    Publishing of the new website, dedicated to the Future Generations Report 2020; how people have been responding creatively to COVID-19 and examples of what we’ve been doing to stay well during lockdown.

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  • June 2020
    June 2020

    In this issue…

    The Affordable Housing Review, a  Journey to a Resilient Wales and our Climate Emergency 10 Point Plan.

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  • May 2020
    May 2020

    In this issue…

    Publishing of the Future Generations Report 2020, statement regarding Welsh Government’s supplementary budget and inspiring examples of good practice during lockdown.

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  • March 2020
    March 2020

    In this issue…

    Commissioner’s update regarding COVID-19.

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  • February 2020
    February 2020

    In this issue…

    Release of the Three Horizons Toolkit, overview of the Welsh Government Housing Live Lab and a reminder of the Commissioner’s analysis of the budget.

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  • January 2020
    January 2020

    In this issue…

    Commissioner’s analysis of the Welsh Government budget, a blog on our Tenner4Good challenge and reminders of our most recently released reports.

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2019

  • December 2019
    December 2019

    In this issue…

    Commissioner’s response to the Welsh Government budget, our Future Generations Leadership Academy launch and an update on our procurement review.

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  • November 2019
    November 2019

    In this issue…

    Journey to a Healthier Wales, Journey to a more Equal Wales, prevention and procurement.

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  • October 2019
    October 2019

    In this issue…

    Journey Checkers, One Young World Summit and Fit for the Future Education in Wales: White Paper.

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  • September 2019
    September 2019

    In this issue…

    Annual Report, Journey to a Prosperous Wales and the Climate Strike.

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  • August 2019
    August 2019

    In this issue…

    Big Ideas, Our Future Wales and a Journey to a Wales of Vibrant Culture and Thriving Welsh Language.

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  • July 2019
    July 2019

    In this issue…

    Our Future Wales, The Future Generations Report 2020 and our Journey to a Globally Responsible Wales.

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  • June 2019
    June 2019

    In this issue…

    The Affordable Housing Review, a  Journey to a Resilient Wales and our Climate Emergency 10 Point Plan.

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  • March 2019
    March 2019

    In this issue…

    Land use planning, Welsh Government’s Low Carbon Delivery Plan and #PlanningMarch.

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  • February 2019
    February 2019

    In this issue…

    The People’s Platform, the Future Generations Framework for Scrutiny and our SDG Summits with Welsh Government.

  • January 2019
    January 2019

    In this issue…

    Our monitoring and assessing workshops, sustainable conferencing and #SocialPrescribingJanuary.

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2018

  • November 2018
    November 2018

    In this issue…

    The Art of the Possible, Welsh Government budget 2019-2020 and #HousingNovember.

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  • October 2018
    October 2018

    In this issue…

    Transport Fit for Future Generations report, #TransportOctober, our approach to monitoring and assessing and how we are walking the talk.

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  • September 2018
    September 2018

    In this issue…

    Our 2017/2018 annual report, #SkillsSeptember and the UN High Political Forum 2018.

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