News & Press Releases
Travelling Stateside
27/10/17
Just over a year ago, not long after taking up my post as Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, I was approached by the American Embassy to ask if I would...
The best business is when people, planet and profit intertwine
24/10/17
The best business is when people, planet and profit intertwine
World’s Largest Lesson 18th – 25th September 2017
12/9/17
As we start the new school year, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of a very special upcoming date in the global calendar, which will provide...
Providing advice to Public Services Boards as they plan together for well-being
8/9/17
Over the last few months, the leaders of public services across Wales have been using the recently published local well-being assessments to understand how they can contribute to the social, environmental, economic and cultural...
Why the new female Dr Who is just the kind of future thinking we need right now…
4/8/17
Recently the BBC announced the identity of the 13th Doctor Who, to be played by actor Jodie Whittaker. Within seconds of the announcement, scores of people took to social media...
Long-term thinking will determine the Wales we want
25/7/17
The first major report on current and future well-being in Wales by Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales is published Tuesday, 25th July 2017.
The story of a small town with well-being at its heart
2/6/17
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, 1984 by George Orwell and the complete works of Shakespeare are some of the books that have shaped the way we think,...
Home is where well-being begins
23/5/17
The links between tackling our housing crisis and the nation's health are growing.
World Fair Trade Day
13/5/17
As a country not only have we led the way by becoming the first Fair Trade nation the Well-being of Future Generations Act make us the first nation to legislate and place the sustainable development principle at...
My journey one year on
19/4/17
April 1st marked the first anniversary of the Well-being of Future Generations Act coming into place.
Lights out today for a bright future tomorrow
24/3/17
However, one small action as simple as switching off your lights for one hour can help reduce the impacts of climate change on the planet, its wildlife and future generations.
The vital role of the arts in ensuring the well-being of future generations
10/3/17
As we celebrated our National Patron Saint’s Day last week, we were reminded of our country’s strong cultural identity and affinity with the arts