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: Lessons on leaving the world better than you found it

Lessons on leaving the world better than you found it

Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Wales sets a global precedent by legally mandating public institutions to prioritize future generations, reshaping governance.

Innovative Welsh policies, like prescriptions for free bike hire, blend healthcare with environmental sustainability, promoting well-being.

Wales sets global precedent by legislating for future generations, demanding sustainable decisions across public sectors.

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