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Future Gen Cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social · 9d

The Future Generations Commissioner has called for a new  Community Right to Buy Bill, warning that much-loved pubs, parks, religious buildings, village halls & heritage buildings could be lost forever unless communities are given a fair chance to save them.
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Nora Wieschede and Trevor Harwood, members of the Stroke Survivors bowling group at Hubberston and Hakin Community Centre, Milford Haven

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NationCymru @nation.cymru · 14d

A classroom worth of Gaza’s children being killed every day is a red line; the silencing by death of an estimated 189 journalists and media workers is a red line. All red lines have been crossed. People in Wales are making themselves heard ✍️Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales

Red Line Cymru: Why the Future Generations Act means Wales must do more for Gaza

Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales This month, as schools reopened, it has been impossible not to think of Palestine, where it’s estimated that a classroom worth of Gaza’s childre...

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 14d

Excellent to see Golley Slater become employee owned with support from @cwmpas.bsky.social @socialbizwales.bsky.social

NationCymru @nation.cymru · 14d

Golley Slater, the award-winning independent marketing and communications agency wih offices in Cardiff, Leeds, Cirencester and London, has announced its transition to an employee-owned business

Wales’ largest communications agency becomes employee owned

Golley Slater, the award-winning independent marketing and communications agency wih offices in Cardiff, Leeds, Cirencester and London, has announced its transition to an employee-owned business. This...

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · 26d

Nice to see Wales's Well-being of Future Generations Act get a mention in The Times Of India. It follows a study visit by senior politicians from Maharashtra to University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

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CM Devendra Fadnavis sanctions 10 crore for youth policy, adds opposition members to panel - The Times of India

The Times of India brings the Latest & Top Breaking News on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Cricket, Sports, Business, Bollywood News and Entertainment, Science, Technology, ...

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Future Gen Cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social · Aug 22

Statement 🧵
🗣️ @derek-walker.bsky.social - “Wales is a recycling nation, second-best in the world. But we’re still using the Earth’s resources faster than they can be replenished..." Read more: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Aug 19

Since my time at Cwmpas, I have followed the story of Car-Y-Mor, a regenerative sea farm in Pembrokeshire. To take them to the next stage of development, they are now looking for investors via a community share offer, which they have asked me to share.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/car-y-mor-...

Invest in Regenerating Seas and Communities

Revive Welsh coasts with regenerative sea farming, creating sustainable seafood, restoring nature, and empowering communities.

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Aug 18

Delighted to see this proposal from the Vale of Glamorgan Council. Our food system is unsustainable. This was one of the recommendations in my Future Generations report 2025, published in April. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Vale of Glamorgan council hopes to ban junk food adverts

Vale of Glamorgan council could be the first to ban junk food adverts in some public spaces.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Future Gen Cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social · Jul 15

As global tensions rise, the Future Generations Commissioner, @derek-walker.bsky.social addresses how Cymru can play a role towards championing peace. Delivered at the Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025 for Academi Heddwch Cymru.

Read now 👇
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Future Gen Cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨 Statement: The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales @derek-walker.bsky.social is warning we must stop dismissing heatwaves as routine summer weather and ensure people are protected from extreme temperatures.

Read more: futuregenerations.wales/news/name-he...

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Jul 7

Good luck to this project, helping with Wales's food resilience nation.cymru/news/council...

Council owned land to be used to grow vegetables in new pilot

Farmers in mid-Wales will take part in a new pilot to see if council owned land can be used to grow fruit and vegetables agro-ecologically on a commercial scale. 36 acres of Powys County Council-owned...

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Jun 11

Today’s announcement is more than infrastructure—it's a commitment to supporting fairer, greener and more prosperous communities, now and in the future. 4/4

derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Jun 11

This aligns strongly with the findings in my recent Future Generations Report and reflects years of work by my office to ensure that the Well-being of Future Generations Act shapes more sustainable, long-term transport solutions. 3/4

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Jun 11

I believe more can be achieved but it is an example of how we can make smarter financial choices that help to prevent environmental harm, connect communities and support thriving local economies. 2/4

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Jun 11

I welcome today’s announcement of more investment in railways in Wales. This is a clear step towards better connectivity across Wales— investment that puts people and place at the heart of decision-making. 1/4

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Jun 4

In Wales we have not tapped the full potential of local power schemes, owned and run by communities. I am calling on this Welsh Government, and the next one, to help expand renewable energy generation by public bodies and community enterprises.

Future Gen Cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social · Jun 4

📰 The Future Generations Commissioner wants to power up the potential – for locally-owned solar, wind and water energy, that earns and saves money for local people.

Find out more: futuregenerations.wales/news/make-ou...

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · May 17

www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...

UK government dropped health push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms

Exclusive: Guardian investigation reveals guidance for retailers in England changed after campaign by global food firms

www.theguardian.com

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · May 14

There are still tickets available for this debate tonight. Please come along if you can. lnkd.in/ejkccub7

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Future Gen Cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social · May 9

More schools will have veg on their school dinner plates – "let's see more commitment from every part of Wales".

A week after he published his Future Gen Report, @derek-walker.bsky.social urges more councils to back healthy, locally-grown food in school.

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · May 9

The Fairness Foundation has published a new report, Mission to the Future, which sets out two recommendations for immediate action by UK government:

- A Future Generations Commissioner
- A National Dialogue on the Future.

fairnessfoundation.com/mission-to-t...

Mission to the Future

How and why UK politics must embrace long-termism

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Future Gen Cymru @futuregencymru.bsky.social · May 6

🗣️ The Future for Wales and the World

🎤 Hear from @derek-walker.bsky.social, FG Commissioner @hayfestival.bsky.social speaking on a panel with Jane Davidson, Kevin Morgan, Jane Richardson and Melusi Moyo.

Tuesday 27 May 2025 at 5.30pm.

Learn more: www.hayfestival.com/p-23683-jane...

Jane Davidson, Kevin Morgan, Jane Richardson, Melusi Moyo and Derek Walker - Hay Festival

Our panel of experts takes a look at the impact of the landmark 2015 legislation for future generations.

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Food Sense Wales | Synnwyr Bwyd Cymru @foodsensewales.bsky.social · May 1

🚨This week marks a significant milestone for food policy in Wales with the release of two important publications – the @futuregencymru.bsky.social Annual Report and the Welsh Government’s Community Food Strategy.

Read more here ⬇️

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A milestone for food policy in Wales - foodsensewales.org.uk

April 29th, 2025 Today marks a significant milestone for food policy in Wales with the release of two important publications – the Future Generations Commissioner’s Annual Report and the Welsh Governm...

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Nigel Pugh @nspugh.bsky.social · Apr 29

‘We have the tools, we have the visions, we now need to take action for future generations’.

@derek-walker.bsky.social - @futuregencymru.bsky.social Commisioner for Wales.

THE FUTURE GENERATIONS REPORT 2025 futuregenerations.wales/discover/abo...

#CymruCan #FutureGen10 #Wales

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David Smith @dsmithwales.bsky.social · Apr 29

We agree. UPFs a doable challenge. Robert Owen Day Event - A 21st Century food scandal: Ultra Processed Food and the Health Time Bomb | Saturday, 17 May 2025 10am - 12pm/opens 9.45 am
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A 21st Century food scandal: Ultra Processed Food and the Health Time Bomb

Long-term food strategy, managing conflicts, a strong regulatory framework & build regional/national food systems/healthy/sustainable SMEs

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Sharon Thompson @sharonthompson0.bsky.social · Apr 29

❓What future do you want?

New @futuregencymru.bsky.social Report 2025 out today

It's clear @welshgovernment.bsky.social & other public bodies (including NRW) need to make more urgent & ambitious decisions on
🐣 Nature recovery
☀️ Meeting net zero
🌱 Green jobs
For all of us & future generations

derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Apr 29

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Wales' future generations commissioner warns of unrecognisable future

Wales faces "unrecognisable future" without urgent action, future generations commissioner says.

www.bbc.com

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derek-walker.bsky.social @derek-walker.bsky.social · Apr 29

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Wales' future generations commissioner warns of unrecognisable future

Wales faces "unrecognisable future" without urgent action, future generations commissioner says.

www.bbc.com

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