[Ideas] Sophie Howe: The voice of Future Generations

Who and where is the voice of the Future? 

SOPHIE HOWE

 IDEAS   / Wed 20 Mar / 7PM

Short termism in political decision making is nothing new. 

But in an age of polycrisis, with many decisions taken under immense pressure, the interests of future generations is often drowned out by the demands of the present. 

The lack of future representation is set to get worse before it gets better: Europe is an ageing continent. By 2050, the share of people over 55 in the total population will rise from just under 30% to just over 40%.

There is a strong case for enshrining future thinking into institutional architecture  - and especially at the EU level - which can help reduced or avoid long-term negative ramifications of decisions taken in crisis conditions.

Hear from the world's first Commissioner for Future Generations (in Wales), about the realities of Future thinking, and discuss what this could look like at a European level.

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ABOUT

Described by The Guardian as ‘the World’s First Minister for the Unborn’ and by The New Statesman as leading a Welsh plot to save the world, Sophie Howe was the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, the only role of its kind in the world. She held Government to account on how their decisions affect future generations and has influenced other countries to follow suit including the UN.  Named as one of the UK’s Top 100 Changemakers and at number 5 in the BBC Women’s Power List, she is not afraid to call out the madness of short term decision making and is known for being a straight talking and inspirational advocate for those yet to be born.

KEY LINKS

About Sophie Howe

Twitter: @sophiehowe
https://www.futuregenerations.wales/