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Public Health Wales Conference Peter Davies Commissioner for Sustainable Futures October 2014

Public Health Wales Conference Peter Davies Commissioner for Sustainable Futures October 2014. The Wales we Want. 1. The Legislation – The Well Being of Future Generations Bill 2. The Conversation – a National Conversation on the Wales we Want

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Public Health Wales Conference Peter Davies Commissioner for Sustainable Futures October 2014

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  1. Public Health Wales Conference Peter Davies Commissioner for Sustainable Futures October 2014

  2. The Wales we Want 1. The Legislation – The Well Being of Future Generations Bill 2. The Conversation – a National Conversation on the Wales we Want 3. Realising the Benefits – Maximising the opportunity

  3. The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill Purpose of this Act The general purpose of this Act is to ensure that the governance arrangements of public bodies for improving the well-being of Wales take the needs of future generations into account. Aim of public bodies to improve well-being The aim of public bodies is to improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Wales in accordance with the sustainable development principle (the “common aim”). Sustainable development principle Improving well-being in accordance with the sustainable development principle means seeking to ensure that the needs of the present are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

  4. Architecture A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language. GOALS A sustainable Wales A Wales of cohesive communities. A more equal Wales. A prosperousWales A resilientWales A healthier Wales. PROGRESS National Indicators Maximise contribution to the achievement of goals WHO Public Service Organisations: Local well-being plan Strategic Needs Assessment Community Councils HEFCW Velindre NHS Trust Welsh Government National Museum National Library National Park Authorities Fire & Rescue Authority Arts Council Sports Wales Natural Resources Wales Local Authorities Local Health Boards Public Health Wales Public Services Boards Other partners HOW Sustainable Governance REPORTING Transparency Annual. Progress. Long-term. Integration. SUPPORTING THE CHANGE Future Generations Commissioner for Wales Collaboration. Engagement. Prevention. Future Generations Report. Long term. Advice. Monitor. Recommendations. Advisory Panel

  5. Central organising principle Clear focus on what is to be achieved – Shared goals Applying the principles – contribution Monitor and explain performance and effectiveness

  6. National Conversation Cycle Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Welsh Government Five year periodic cycle Futures Trends Report Future Generations Commissioner for Wales National Conversation Future Generations Report Year 0 Year 5 National Elections Elections

  7. Ministerial Statement - November 2013 Over the past two years there has been a global conversation facilitated by the United Nations with people the world over to seek their views on new sustainable development goals In Wales too, we need to build a consensus around the goals which are the most important to all of us, including our childrengrandchildren Jeff Cuthbert, AM Minister for Communities & Tackling Poverty, November 2013 . “I intend that the FG Bill will provide for a Commissioner who will produce a Future Generations Report. The report will be laid before the National Assembly for Wales. We need to understand how the long term trends – demographic, technological, and environmental - will affect our long term goals. The conversation and the subsequent report are intended to set the agenda for the positive action by the devolved public service (Jeff Cuthbert, AM Minister for Communities & Tackling Poverty, November 2013).

  8. Pilot National Conversation

  9. How is the conversation happening? • The National Conversation has been engaging groups, organisations and individuals across Wales through: • Futures Champions • Community-based networks (WI) • Local authorities • Place based groups • Housing associations • Youth Groups • Schools • Higher and Further Education institutes • Networks supported by the WCVA • Business groups • Sustainable Development Charter signatories • Town and Community Councils • NGOs • Organised conversations with the Commissioner

  10. What is the conversation telling us about the long-term goals?

  11. National Goals Further information is available here: http://wales.gov.uk/legislation/programme/assemblybills/future-generations/?lang=en

  12. Key themes in the conversation… • A strong call for leadership at all levels • An opportunity to create a stronger identity where we redefine ‘what we want to be famous for’ • The need to change the ‘language of the goals’ to make sure people feel a sense of ‘ownership’. • A willingness to contribute to achieving the goals, but that it is not always clear how activities are contributing • Support for the goals to be ‘owned’ and shared across all sectors with interest from community groups ‘to be part of the solution’ • The sense of interconnectedness between the goals has also been emphasised strongly - important for the goals not to be treated in isolation. • Overwhelming concerns over the effectiveness of the goals unless underpinned by ‘measures that matter’.  

  13. What issues are of most concern for future generations?

  14. Which of the following is most critical to the wellbeing of future generations?

  15. What single issue do you think is most critical?

  16. Next steps…the Conversation • Interim report produced in early July 2014 • Growing the Futures Champions network • Testing models of engagement • Focusing the conversations - deeper engagement/action planning on the long term generational issues and “Places we Want” • Recommending the ‘Measures that Matter’ • Future Generations report March 2015

  17. Next steps…the Bill • Introduction 7th July • Legislative Statement 8th July • National Assembly for Wales Consideration • Stage 1 Jul - Nov • Stage 2 Dec - Feb • Stage 3 Mar • Royal Assent* Spring 2015 • Anticipated • Commencement of duty April 2016 • Implementation (ongoing) • Statutory Guidance • National measures of progress (Indicators) • Establishment of the Commissioner

  18. Realising the Opportunities • Common vision, language, purpose • Integrated early action programmes • Community led solutions • National and local measures of progress

  19. Realising the Benefits Place Decreasing population (2.4% since 2001) Less likely to use the natural environment once a week 28% of people in BG stated they had a limiting long-term illness Growing aged population Tredegar South – highest percentage of households in poverty in BG Highest number of JSA Claimants

  20. Thank you peter@pdpartnership.co.uk

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