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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 8h
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're reflecting on the theme, "Honouring Our Communities", celebrating the people whose everyday actions strengthen communities, drive progress and create lasting change. Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 9h
New inequality stats show ‘structural failure of action’ says Future Generations Commissioner, Derek Walker Statement here: futuregenerations.wales/news/new-ine...
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Alongside other scientists, scholars and policymakers from across the world, the Future Generations Commissioner, @derek-walker.bsky.social endorses “A Time of Great Consequence: A Manifesto for Bridging Knowledge and Action”. Read it and share the manifesto → bridges.earth/projects/tim...
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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The World Needs a Champion for Those Not Yet Born.
The case for a UN Special Envoy for Future Generations has never been stronger. An article written by Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Want to be part of the solution for a better future? Introducing: ACT-ivate 🆕  Explore and share Act-ivate with your communities: act-ivate.wales
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I realise annual reports aren't always the most interesting documents to read, but this one is a good one.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
What did Wales learn from this summer's heatwaves? Over recent weeks, I've been asking public bodies across Wales what actions they took in response to the extreme temperatures, and how they are adapting to the reality of a changing climate. Here are some of the insights they shared ⬇️
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Toxic dumping is what happens when no thought is given to the consequences for future generations. I encourage you to watch this important and powerful documentary. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Michael Sheen hopes reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action
Dozens of people contacted BBC Wales following coverage of Sheen's investigation into chemical giant Monsanto.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
I asked Welsh public bodies how they responded to this summer’s heatwaves. I’ll be sharing information on Friday. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states
Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Helpwch i lunio dyfodol ynni Cymru drwy Prosiect Ynni. Dywedwch eich dweud: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... Help shape Wales' energy future through Project Ynni. Have your say: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... Dyddiad cau/deadline: 1 Sept 2026
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Some holiday listening! forwalesseewales.buzzsprout.com/2410605/epis... @futuregencymru.bsky.social @willhaycardiff.bsky.social @robinmorgan @melowen
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Future Generations Commissioner on the pod - For Wales, See Wales
This week the For Wales See Wales team are joined by the Future Generations Commissioner, Derek Walker. Derek breaks down the Well-being of Future Generations Act whilst the trio discuss how impa...
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Today I am announcing a review of energy policy and energy decision-making in Wales - details below.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Please donate if you can.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
I had the pleasure of attending the graduation ceremony of schools chefs in Monmouthshire, who have been through the fantastic 'Chefs in Schools' programme, which supports schools with practical advice and training to improve their food and food culture. More info: chefsinschools.org.uk
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Chefs in Schools | We fuel the future by transforming school food and food education. Join the Revolution!
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 13/06/2026
Climate change is ‘on course’ to make fresh fruit and vegetables unaffordable for many households over the next two decades, according to a report
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Climate change ‘on course’ to make five-a-day unaffordable for many – report
Josie Clarke, Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent Climate change is “on course” to make fresh fruit and vegetables unaffordable for many households over the next two decades, according to...
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
👏👏👏 Principality Stadium goes green with 3,000 solar panels on its roof www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Cardiff's Principality Stadium goes green with 3,000 solar panels on roof
The WRU says the new solar panels will save it up to £400,000 every year in energy costs.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Proposals for a “Committee for the Future” in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 show how long-term thinking can strengthen decision-making. news.stv.tv/politics/com... In 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿, the Future Gen Commissioner is calling for a similar approach in the Senedd, to ensure future gens aren’t overlooked: futuregenerations.wales/cym/wp-conte...
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Committee for the Future could rebuild trust in politics, Holyrood leaders told
Carnegie UK suggested setting up such a committee could 'help embed long-term thinking into everyday decision-making'
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Will the new Senedd champion future generations and act today for a better tomorrow? ✨ Yesterday, at ‘Y Farchnad’ we met with members of the Senedd to discuss how we can help them stand up for a better future and to share the Future Generations Commissioner’s calls.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
🚀 Dolen i wneud cais / link to apply : forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon... #AACD6 #FGLA6
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Britain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis’ without urgent action, experts say
Industry figures warn of national security risk and call for ministers to address impact of extreme weather, inflation and Iran war
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Today councillors from counties in Wales and England as well as a representative from Bannau Brycheiniog National Park signed the Charter for the Rights of the River Wye at a ceremony in Hay. The Charter unites decision-makers under a shared purpose of protecting the River for future generations
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
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'Negligence' not to prepare for climate change emergencies in Wales
Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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A Warning from the Future: Wales Must Think 100 years, not 100 Days
Derek Walker – Future Generations Commissioner for Wales The true measure of the new Welsh Government will be whether it choses short-term fixes or long-term action to secure a good future for everyon...
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I’m over the moon we are able to run this youth academy programme once again this year. We receive great feedback from participants so please take a look. 👀
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
🔭 Do you want to know more about involving people and communities in creating visions for the future? 💭 Register for our training sessions on participatory futures: forms.office.com/pages/respon... 📍 Camarthen (04/06/26) 📍 Conwy (30/07/26) 📍 Cardiff (08/12/26)
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Not my best piece to camera (!), but hopefully the point I’m making is clear. The long term resilience of our food system must be a priority for the incoming Welsh Government to ensure affordable, healthy food for people today and for generations to come.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
www.euronews.com/2026/03/11/s...
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Spain could be the only EU country to beat energy price hikes
Spain spent the last six years investing heavily in wind and solar energy, leading to some of the cheapest power prices in Europe.
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Nigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
As is only right and proper, Welsh Cakes are #RecipeOfTheDay, with thanks to Heulwen Williams who let me play with her granny’s recipe. Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 www.nigella.com/recipes/wels...
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Welsh Cakes
I feel that if I’m talking about Welsh Cakes, I should really introduce them first by their proper, Welsh name, Picau ar y maen, which simply means “cakes on the stone”, and the stone being the flat g...
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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
For St David’s Day, Ciaran Jenkins of Channel 4 News and I play the Welsh song Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through The Night). #StDavidsDay
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Ar Hyd y Nos (All Through The Night)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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Donna Smith @drdonnasmith.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Announcing 'Newid - The Future Generations Changemaker Academy' launch 🚀 A new partnership between Bridgend College, @futuregencymru.bsky.social, OU Wales & Unloc to empower 16–25 year olds to lead change locally and nationally. Read more here: university.open.ac.uk/wales/en/new...
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 25/02/2026
Wales risks “long-term damage” to its cultural opportunities unless the next Welsh Government introduces a dedicated Culture Bill to protect it in law, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales has warned
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Wales risks 'long-term damage' to cultural opportunities without new law
Wales risks “long-term damage” to its cultural opportunities unless the next Welsh Government introduces a dedicated Culture Bill to protect it in law, the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales ha...
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
📰 Newyddion: Tri chyngor newydd yng Nghymru i ddilyn Gwent wrth ddod yn lleoedd Marmot i fynd I'r afael ag anghydraddoldebau iechyd. Darllenwych fwy: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
📰 News: Three new councils in Wales to follow Gwent in becoming Marmot places to tackle health inequalities. Learn more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Group photo of Derek Walker (left), Sir Michael Marmot (middle) and Marie Brousseau-Navarro (right) stood together and looking forward.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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Wales marks decade of putting future generations first
It’s 2016 and Wales is making history. The Welsh men’s football team is about to reach the semi-finals of the European championships, Little Haven beach in Pembrokeshire becomes the first smoke-free b...
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📰 Statement: “Wake-up for the water industry” says Future Generations Commissioner. Derek Walker’s response to Welsh Government’s Green Paper, Shaping the Future of Water in Wales: futuregenerations.wales/news/stateme...
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Statement: “Wake-up for the water industry” says Future Generations Commissioner. - Future Generations Wales
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
📣 Share your views and evidence to help shape the future of our water system in Wales. Welsh Government's consultation is now open, learn more: www.gov.wales/green-paper-...
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Green Paper: Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales | GOV.WALES
We are seeking your views on reform of water governance for Wales.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Whilst this is a first, we know public bodies will need to increase funding for climate adaptation measures like this one.
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Article from me about ten years of Wales’s Future Generations Commissioner role - www.bigissue.com/opinion/a-de... @bigissue.com
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Inside a decade of Wales' future generations commissioner
It's 10 years since Wales created a future generations commissioner to banish short-term thinking from decisions shaping the future.
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Jonnytench @jonnytench.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Wales in the only country in the UK with a local food partnership in all of our local authority areas. They’re helping us grow more healthy, sustainable and local food and getting it to those who need it most. www.buzzmag.co.uk/food-partner... @futuregencymru.bsky.social
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Food partnerships in Wales: turning good food into local action in 2026
Jane Cook takes a look at aims to make Wales' excellent domestic food produce – and producers – accessible to as many people as possible.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This week in collaboration with Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, Co-Production Network Wales and representatives from PSBs we gathered with communities across the public sector to address how we can better coordinate the organisations that shape people’s lives. 🧵
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
“Di-ystwyth” - rhagair Comisiynydd Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol ar gyflwr ein hinsawdd yn ôl Cadeirydd Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru. Darllenwch fwy am y pum cam gweithredu uniongyrchol y gellir eu cymryd nawr yng Nghymru i ddiogelu ein systemau ar gyfer y dyfodol: www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/...
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Wales can’t keep treating the environmental crisis as an afterthought. Society itself must change. - Institute of Welsh Affairs
Neil Sachdev reflects on his first 100 days as Chair of Natural Resources Wales as the organisation launches a sobering State of Natural Resources report.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
"Collapsing wildlife and polluted rivers now a life or death issue" - @derek-walker.bsky.social Read about the findings from the State of Natural Resources Report by Natural Resources Wales and the Commissioner's response in today's piece via BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Natural Resources Wales issues stark warning over wildlife loss and polluted rivers
A major Welsh environment report calls for action across society so people can live more sustainably.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
In their recent report, we helped the Independent Advisory Group to shape Wales’ Future Electricity Grid. 💡There needs to be a transformation in how Welsh communities and businesses are involved in, and gain from, Wales’ energy future. 🔗Learn more: www.gov.wales/independent-...
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Independent Advisory Group on Future Electricity Grid for Wales: report and recommendations | GOV.WALES
Report and recommendations to inform future electricity grid development in Wales.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
We provided evidence to the Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport & International Relations Committee on Welsh Government's International Strategy. 🧵
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Can’t wait to see this next week
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17/01/2026
Guterres warns of ‘powerful forces’ undermining ‘global cooperation’
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Guterres warns of ‘powerful forces’ undermining ‘global cooperation’
In historic speech to mark UN’s 80th anniversary, secretary general makes impassioned plea for multilateralism and international law amid drastic US funding cuts
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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
What a privilege to have been asked to join a panel at this event tomorrow to share our ten years of experience in Wales of the Well-being of Future Generations Act and to talk about how we can increase global momentum behind the UN declaration for future generations.
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
NEWS: Wales is investing in sickness not health, the Future Generations Commissioner is warning, as he joins calls for a dramatic shift in the way we spend our budgets. Read more: futuregenerations.wales/news/invest-...
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Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol Cymru / Future Generations Wales @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
📣 Rydym yn recriwtio: Arweinydd Rhaglen Academi Arweinyddiaeth Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol (Cyfnod Mamolaeth)! 📣 We're hiring: Future Generations Leadership Academy Programme Lead (Maternity Cover)! Dyddiad cau / Closing date: 16/01/2026 🔗 futuregenerations.wales/discover/abo...
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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 29/11/2025
With social media swamped by climate emergency denial, the issue has been sidetracked into divisiveness and the chances of saving the planet are diminishing week by week, month by month and year by year ✍️Martin Shipton
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Former Irish President offers inspiration, but the outlook is bleak
Martin Shipton Britain’s politics are in a dark place, so it was refreshing even for a short time to be exposed to the moral authority that exudes from Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland. ...
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