“In this episode we speak with the inspirational Jane Davidson, the former government minister who proposed the groundbreaking Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. We discuss how the Act came to be, the influence the legislation has had and why Wales is now being watched by countries around the world looking to follow its lead.”
South West Wales Green Economy Conference: 53. Accelerating Wales’ Journey to Net Zero with Prof. Jane Davidson
“In this interview, Dawn Lyle discusses with Jane Davidson, Chair of the Net Zero 2035 Challenge Group for Wales, the ambitious project to accelerate Wales’ Net Zero target from 2050 to 2035. Jane explains that the project, titled ‘Wales Net Zero Challenge, 2035’, was initiated from an agreement between the Welsh Labour Government and Plaid Cymru in 2021. The group aims to provide independent advice on potential pathways to achieving net zero emissions by 2035 (bringing the date forward from 2050), considering the societal and economic impacts and how adverse effects can be mitigated.
The project also looks at how costs and benefits can be shared fairly across Wales. The group is seeking evidence and insights on several key areas: how Wales can feed itself by 2035; meeting energy needs while phasing out fossil fuels; heating and building homes and workplaces by 2035; connecting people and places across Wales by 2035; and what education, jobs and work could look like across Wales by 2035. They are also focusing on the future of education and work in relation to a move away from a fossil fuel economy. Jane emphasises that the work of the group is underpinned by the latest academic evidence provided by the Wales Centre for Public Policy. She invites all interested parties to contribute their views and evidence towards the project by Christmas, with the aim of having a draft proposal ready for public consultation in the Spring of next year.
The interview concludes on a hopeful note, with Jane highlighting the potential for Wales to lead the way not only in the UK but globally in terms of finding pragmatic and equitable solutions to achieve net zero. This conversation was recorded in September 2023, in the run up to the South West Wales Green Economy Conference (Nov 2023).”
The Organic Gardening Podcast - September 2023
In this month’s podcast, Fiona chats to environmentalist Jane Davidson – our new Vice President - about the impact of climate change on her life and her gardening.
Oxford Real Farming Conference: Intergenerational Land Ownership Beyond the FamilyTree
What happens if landowners entrust their land to more distributed and diverse forms of ownership and governance than a single bloodline? Might a culture of diversity lead to even greater resilience? Two progressive estate owners, a lawyer, an agro-economist and a researcher explore emerging models of land governance designed to enable more people to tend the soil for future generations, whilst growing the fabric of communities. What are the opportunities and risks in sharing the prosperity of, and responsibility for, the land? We will enquire into the benefits and drawbacks of both the old order and the emerging order now taking root in some places.
Speakers: Miriam Rose (Hardwick Estate), Olivia Oldham (University of Edinburgh), Ninian Stuart (Falkland Estate), Patrick Andrews (Barefoot lawyer), Tom Carman (Shared Assets)
Chair: Jane Davidson (University of Wales Trinity Saint David, land restorer and author)
The Good Governance Institute: Public Good Podcast - Integrity
The Public Good, a podcast hosted by Jaco Marais on behalf of the Good Governance Institute, puts you at the heart of conversations about how organisations should be led and run, and create value for society.
In this episode, Jaco explores integrity and its implication with Jane Davidson (Author of #futuregen) and Prof. Andrew Corbett-Nolan (CEO, GGI).
According to the Nolan Principles, integrity means: "Holders of public office must avoid placing themselves under any obligation to people or organisations that might try inappropriately to influence them in their work. They should not act or take decisions in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends. They must declare and resolve any interests and relationships."What are the consequences of people failing to act with integrity? What is personal integrity? What about systematic integrity – how do we design systems with integrity? Listen in to find out!
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Podcast: Sustainable development and the well-being of future generations
In this episode of the SDG podcast series, Sustainability Board member, Shyam Gharial speaks to Jane Davidson, a former Welsh Assembly member in government between 1999 and 2011. As Minister for the Environment, Sustainability & Housing, Jane proposed legislation to make sustainable development the central organising principle for the government in Wales through what became known as the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act, which passed into law in 2015. Many other nations have been looking at how to implement similar legislation, including for the UK. The discussion touches on topics of intergenerational fairness, intragenerational fairness and the role that financial services can play in moving towards a more sustainable society.
Tree+ Need2Know: Jane Davidson on the Creation of The Well-Being of Future Generations Act in Wales
Jane Davidson in Conversation with Sophie Howe
In Conversation with Jane Davidson...
Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner
Welcome to Business News Wales' series of live webinars. Our virtual round tables and one on one exclusive interviews are all focused on the Green Economy in Wales.
Green Industries Wales is an independent collaboration and discovery forum in Wales, has announced a pioneering series of webinars to inform all green stakeholders in Wales, pre and post the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), which is being held in Glasgow from 1st November to 12th November.
In this episode, Green Industries Wales host Jane Davidson is joined by Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner.
The Webinars will run from October 4th until mid-December – shining a spotlight on the most important factors affecting climate change in Welsh industry and society: from the emerging energy sources and technologies being embraced by Wales, to the radical changes about to happen across industry, transport, the built environment and our communities as a whole.
Visit Business News Wales’ website for more information and listen to other episodes of the podcast here
Simon Wright In Conversation with Jane Davidson - Episode 8
In this edition of In Conversation with Jane Davidson, renowned food writer, restauranteur and broadcaster Simon Wright speaks to Jane about his 30-year career. Simon speaks about his time as the Editor of the AA's Restaurant Guide, working with Gordon Ramsay, his life-changing discovery of passion for food, and his culminative determination to become a changemaker in the Food & Drink sector.
In Conversation with Jane Davidson... Becky Lythgoe, Greenstream Flooring CIC
Green Industries Wales is an independent collaboration and discovery forum in Wales, has announced a pioneering series of webinars to inform all green stakeholders in Wales, pre and post the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), which is being held in Glasgow from 1st November to 12th November.
The Webinars will run from October 4th until mid-December – shining a spotlight on the most important factors affecting climate change in Welsh industry and society: from the emerging energy sources and technologies being embraced by Wales, to the radical changes about to happen across industry, transport, the built environment and our communities as a whole.
In this episode, Green Industries Wales host Jane Davidson is joined by Becky Lythgoe of Greenstream Flooring CIC.