TED Talks Daily Lessons on leaving the world better than you found it | Sophie Howe
Nov 5, 2020
Sophie Howe, the world's first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, champions policies that prioritize the well-being of future generations. She shares groundbreaking initiatives in Wales focused on cutting carbon emissions and fostering sustainability. Howe emphasizes the vital connection between public health and environmental planning, showcasing transformative urban development efforts in Cardiff. Listeners are inspired to think about their roles in leaving the world better for those to come.
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Public Goal Setting
- Involve people in setting long-term goals by asking about the future they desire.
- Hold national conversations to gather public input and translate it into actionable goals.
Interconnected Well-being
- Focus on the interconnections between different aspects of well-being, such as public health and the environment.
- Encourage collaboration between institutions with seemingly unrelated remits.
Motorway vs. Public Transport
- The Welsh government planned a £1.4 billion motorway.
- Applying well-being metrics revealed that public transport and active travel were better options for health, environment, and equality.