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A decade of Wales’ future generations commissioner: ‘Looking ahead is how we look after each other’
Derek Walker

A decade of Wales’ future generations commissioner: ‘Looking ahead is how we look after each other’

It’s been 10 years since Wales introduced a new role to make sure public decision-makers consider future generations. The past decade has shown what is possible when the future is taken seriously, writes current commissioner Derek Walker

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Future Generations

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born

It’s 10 years since Wales appointed the world’s first future generations commissioner. Derek Walker tells Big Issue that his role needs more power to speak up for people who are not yet born and stand against political short-termism

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists
Food

Children need more Welsh veg on their plates, Future Generations Commissioner insists

Ahead of his appearance at Big Issue’s Big Debate in Cardiff, Welsh Future Generations Commissioner Derek Walker has called for a national food plan to boost kids’ nutrition and tackle hunger

Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations
Sophie Howe

Politicians are failing our children and our children’s children. We must protect future generations

Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why
Week of action

Free school meals for all would generate billions for the economy. Here’s why

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These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can’t the UK?
Week of action

These countries offer free school meals for all – so why can’t the UK?

Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy
John Bird

Why ideas of ending poverty are still stuck in the realm of fantasy

100 people making a difference for future generations in Wales
Big Futures

100 people making a difference for future generations in Wales

BetterPod: William MacAskill explains what we owe the future
philosophy

BetterPod: William MacAskill explains what we owe the future

Act now to stop Terminator future, says ethicist William MacAskill
podcast

Act now to stop Terminator future, says ethicist William MacAskill

BetterPod: Sophia Smith Galer myth-busts the sex misinformation crisis
sex ed

BetterPod: Sophia Smith Galer myth-busts the sex misinformation crisis

Sex education faces a misinformation crisis, says TikTok pioneer Sophia Smith Galer
Health

Sex education faces a misinformation crisis, says TikTok pioneer Sophia Smith Galer

Here’s why we shouldn’t leave the future of transport to Silicon Valley
future of transport

Here’s why we shouldn’t leave the future of transport to Silicon Valley

BetterPod: Jonn Elledge on how to avoid falling for conspiracy theories
conspiracies

BetterPod: Jonn Elledge on how to avoid falling for conspiracy theories

We’re at a high point for conspiracy theories. Here’s how to stay sane
Betterpod

We’re at a high point for conspiracy theories. Here’s how to stay sane

The ‘paramilitary’ tactics used by police to suppress protest
podcast

The ‘paramilitary’ tactics used by police to suppress protest

‘Children are dead. And people are still making excuses’: March For Our Lives activist Ariel Hobbs
podcast

‘Children are dead. And people are still making excuses’: March For Our Lives activist Ariel Hobbs

The dark side of the influencer economy
Podcast

The dark side of the influencer economy

Laura Bates on the #MeToo backlash: ‘The idea that men are the victims now is nonsense’
Social Justice

Laura Bates on the #MeToo backlash: ‘The idea that men are the victims now is nonsense’

Darren McGarvey: ‘Austerity was class war. I want to hit back’
inequality

Darren McGarvey: ‘Austerity was class war. I want to hit back’

Love Island star Brett Staniland on his surprising fight against fast fashion
TV

Love Island star Brett Staniland on his surprising fight against fast fashion

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Hussain Manawer: ‘From sadness, I created beautiful things’
mental health

Hussain Manawer: ‘From sadness, I created beautiful things’

BetterPod: Sophie Howe explains how to make a better tomorrow
Future Generations

BetterPod: Sophie Howe explains how to make a better tomorrow

The Big Issue launches new podcast to provide platform to marginalised voices
Future generations

The Big Issue launches new podcast to provide platform to marginalised voices

‘Poverty kills’: Sophie Howe on fronting the fight for future generations
future generations

‘Poverty kills’: Sophie Howe on fronting the fight for future generations