futuregen, Jane Davidson
futuregen, Jane Davidson
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#futuregen
Lessons from a Small Country

Author: Jane Davidson

Narrator: Jane Davidson

Unabridged: 6 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/20/2020

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Synopsis

"What Wales is doing today, the world will do tomorrow.”—Nikhil Seth, UN Assistant Secretary General
The story of how one small nation responded to global climate issues by radically rethinking public policy for future generations
In #futuregen, Jane Davidson explains how, as Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing in Wales, she proposed the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015—the first piece of legislation on Earth to place regenerative and sustainable practice at the heart of government. Unparalleled in its scope and vision, the Act connects environmental and social health and looks to solve complex issues such as poverty, education and unemployment.
Davidson reveals how and why such groundbreaking legislation was forged in Wales—once reliant on its coal, iron and steel industries—and explores how the shift from economic growth to sustainable growth is creating new opportunities for communities and governments all over the world.
#futuregen is the inspiring story of a small, pioneering nation discovering prosperity through its vast natural beauty, renewable energy resources and resilient communities. It’s a living, breathing prototype for local and global leaders as proof of what is possible in the fight for a sustainable future.

Reviews

Goodreads review by David on May 19, 2020

Wales is leaving the UK and pretty much the rest of the world in its dust. It has passed a law called The Well-being of Future Generations Act. It is a first of its kind Act that requires government to consider the effects on future generations before blundering ahead. Jane Davidson, who developed a......more

Goodreads review by Whippet mom on November 21, 2020

I read this for insights into the process of policy making, and it offers a very personal account of the journey. While the Act was many years in the making, I found it interesting how it evolved and became what it is. I wasn’t expecting a critique on how well it’s doing, as some others have. But I a......more

Goodreads review by Rainbow Goth on October 20, 2020

It makes me proud that my country is so forward thinking and the first of its kind to implement a law like the future generations act and I hope that my workplace will be part of the solution. I enjoyed reading this, but it was difficult in parts to get through. I found myself unable to take in some......more

Goodreads review by Joe on March 21, 2023

Fascinating "insider" account of how the Future Generations Act came to be, after a rollercoaster ride of a decade of party politics and growing nationalism. What now though? Will it make Wales a leader in climate politics and sustainability, or will it be little more than a token gesture? The M4 re......more

Goodreads review by Tim on August 06, 2020

Who knew Wales was such a forward thinking nation? Not me for starters. This is a remarkably readable account of the events that led up the passing of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, even if politics is not really your thing. The author's passion for the subject shines through, but......more