Insights
The Woman Who Transformed a Nation (Planet: Critical)
Sophie speaks to Rachel Donald from Planet: Critical, to discuss implementing a holistic approach to policy making and governance and the pioneering work of the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
Seven Years of the Future Generations Act (Institute of Welsh Affairs)
Sophie reflects on her time as Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and the impact that the Well-being of Future Generations Act has had on Wales.
Keynote (Beyond Creative Industries Conference)
Sophie discusses the importance of the creative arts towards fostering a society centered around well-being, and the benefits of inspiring people through creativity and performance.
Sophie Howe in Conversation with Michael Sheen (Beyond Creative Industries Conference)
Sophie talks with Michael Sheen about how to make sustainability work for everyone, and how the creative industries can play a role in the just transition.
How to lead the way for future generations (The Institute of Leadership)
Sophie highlights the importance of effective leadership in addressing the challenges facing society, viewing issues collectively and embracing bold and innovative solutions.
Sophie Howe on how to fight for future generations in politics (New Scientist)
Sophie is interviewed by Graham Lawton from the New Scientist where she discusses the importance of evidence in making political decision-making more long term.
155: HUGE WINS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS IN AUSTRALIA AND WALES WITH SOPHIE HOWE (Outrage and Optimism)
Sophie appears on the sensational Outrage and Optimism podcast, co-hosted by Christiana Figueres - who chaired the conference that led to the historic Paris Climate Agreement. Sophie explores all things future generations and inspires the hosts to consider whether Wales has challenged Costa Rica as the most radical country in terms of sustainability and well-being.
How to give future humans a voice in government (Vox)
Sophie talks to Signal Samuel from Vox as part of their “Future Perfect” section. The conversation covers how we can move to “longtermism” in our political decision-making.
The Well-Being Sweet-Spot (Public Policy Design Blog - UK Gov)
Sophie writes in the UK Government’s “Public Policy Design” Blog about the “well-being sweet spot”, where policies overlap and public bodies are interconnected, working together towards reaching greater well-being for individuals and society.
REASONS TO BE WELSH (RHESYMAU I FOD YN GYMREIG) (Reasons to be Cheerful)
Sophie is interviewed by Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd alongside Mark Drakeford, spreading the word about long-term thinking and its policy impact in Wales.
A Solution to Political Short-Termism (BBC Radio 4)
Sophie speaks to Sangita Myska as part of her “Positive Thinking” series, they discuss the Well-being of Future Generation Act as a source of optimism and improving the way that we live.
Sophie Howe on Working for Future Fenerations (Welcome to the Jungle)
Sophie talks to Janine Thomas from Welcome to the Jungle about her story and why all countries should have a Future Generations Commissioner.
Lessons on leaving the world better than you found it (TED Talk)
Sophie reflects on the lessons she has learnt about driving well-being and people-oriented policy change and shares examples of how the Well-being of Future Generations Act has made a difference.
Business Matters: Apprentices Will Help Shape the Workforce of the Future and Deliver a More Prosperous Wales (Insider)
Sophie highlights the importance of apprenticeships in creating a population equipped with the skills needed to face the challenges of the future.
How Wales is leading the way on intergenerational justice (One Young World Summit, 2019)
Sophie makes a presentation to the One Young World Summit in 2019, about the important role of young people in driving positive change.
Future First (BBC Radio 4)
Sophie outlines the premise of the Well-being of Future Generation (Wales) Act, and its groundbreaking impacts on public policy.