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)

Oxford Real Farming Conference · ORFC23 Intergenerational Land Ownership Beyond the FamilyTree

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!

Social Change Initiative: Welsh policy breakthrough could tackle inequality in Northern Ireland

The architect of a ground-breaking policy to tackle inequality and promote wellbeing in Wales says the blueprint is being adopted around the globe.

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Forward Institute: Discovery Sessions Summer Roundup - Stealth Change - a conversation between Margaret Heffernan and Jane Davidson, 7 June 2022

Read their summer roundup here and check out the presentation here

Techonomy: Seeds of Sustainability in Wales. And Around the World?

“In 1861, a group of Welsh nationalists gathered in Engedi, a chapel in Caernarfon, on the coast of northwest Wales, to plan a Welsh colony in far-off Patagonia. At the time, in the midst of the Industrial Revolution, many Welsh rankled at the rule of England, the oppressiveness of mining and other industries, and the loss of their culture and identity. The confederates who met in Engedi hoped to regenerate Welsh culture by leaving Wales. In 1865, they succeeded in establishing Y Wladfa, and, today, several thousand people still speak Welsh on the east coast of Argentina.” Read more on Techonomy

Resurgence Trust and Carbon Savvy: Online Carbon Ambassadors Course

Gain a complete understanding of carbon reduction in eight easy, positive and uplifting sessions.

This course from The Resurgence Trust and Carbon Savvy gives you a complete overview of how carbon footprints work, the global, national and individual perspectives, the fastest ways to save CO2 and how this can raise our quality of life.

The course features expert guest speakers from diverse fields who share their knowledge and experience on the road to net zero. Guest speakers include: Mike Berners-Lee, author of "How Bad are Bananas?" Jane Davidson, author of "FutureGen," Baron Richard Layard, author of "Can We be Happier?" Satish Kumar, founder of Schumacher College, Kirsty Schneeberger from Climate Care, Paul Allen from Zero Carbon Britain, Rob Richmond, Carbon farmer and Lucy Pedler, Architect from The Green Register.

Read more about the course and how to sign up here

Open University Futurelearn Course: Climate Change: Transforming your Organisation for Sustainability

Create a sustainability plan to help your organisation respond to climate change

Climate change is the biggest challenge faced by society; it affects us all – and organisations of all kinds can play a significant role in the transition to a sustainable society.

This microcredential will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and courage to transform your organisation’s response to the climate and ecological crisis, whatever your level, role or sector, and wherever you are in the world.

If you’re wanting to make positive change in your organisation and are unsure how to go about it, or if you’re looking to advance your career in sustainability or add sustainability know-how to your skills set, this microcredential will give you the knowledge and practical skills you need.

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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.

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Drive the Change with Hyundai | Meet Jane Davidson

Meet Jane: former minister for sustainability and environment in the Welsh Government, which was the first region in the UK to pioneer the introduction of the plastic bag charge. Jane played a key role in the sustainable movement, transforming Wales to be more sustainable. Highlighting the final stop of our nationwide tour powered by IONIQ 5, host Jamie Anley met with Jane as the pair explored her promotion of a circular economy, and her love of wild swimming.

Jane Davidson on the Creation of The Well-Being of Future Generations Act in Wales

In this discussion with Leila Conners, Jane Davidson tells the story of how one small nation responded to global climate issues by radically rethinking public policy for future generations. Based on her new book, #futuregen. In #futuregen, Jane Davidson explains how, as Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing in Wales, she proposed the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015—the first piece of legislation on Earth to place regenerative and sustainable practice at the heart of government. Unparalleled in its scope and vision, the Act connects environmental and social health and looks to solve complex issues such as poverty, education and unemployment. Davidson reveals how and why such groundbreaking legislation was forged in Wales—once reliant on its coal, iron and steel industries—and explores how the shift from economic growth to sustainable growth is creating new opportunities for communities and governments all over the world.