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!

Return to my trees: A walking chat with Jane Davidson

“In this episode I take a walk through the ancient Celtic Rainforest of Ty Canol with Jane Davidson, former minister for environment and sustainability in the Welsh government and one of the driving forces behind the creation of the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act. 

We talk about the importance of restoring balance with nature and how walking can open our eyes to the possibilities of a better, sustainable future.” Visit Return to the trees 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.

See the course here

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.

See more episodes of the podcast here