Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau r Dyfodol (Cymru) Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015

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1 Deddf Llesiant Cenedlaethau r Dyfodol (Cymru) 2015 Y Bil Cenedlaethau r Dyfodol Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 Future Generations Bill PRESENTATION CYFLWYNIAD Peter Davies Commissioner for Sustainable Futures

2 Wales sustainable development journey : legislation 1998 Government of Wales Act S.121 Sustainable Development 2006 Government of Wales Act s.79 Sustainable Development s.60 well-being 2015 Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act

3 Commitment Legislate to make sustainable development the central organising principle of the Welsh Government and public bodies in Wales. Create an independent sustainable development body for Wales

4 challenges Wales faces many intergenerational challenges

5 Generational Challenges New Opportunities Clarity through Goals Contribution Shared Climate change Skills Employment Poverty Inequalities Biodiversity decline Environmental Limits Low carbon economy Healthy ecosystems Connected communities People reaching their potential Equality A prosperous Wales A resilient Wales A healthier Wales A more equal Wales A Wales of cohesive communities A Wales of thriving culture and Welsh language A globally responsible Wales Public Private Third Sector People and Communities

6 What led to the Act Decision making Short term thinking Reactive Silo thinking Separate solutions Needs of whole populations Evidence

7 Intended effect Shared aim improving the economic, social, environmental, and cultural well-being of Wales Strengthened governance arrangements Decision making Culture change

8 What Wales is doing today the world will do tomorrow Nikil Seth, Direct or Sustainable Development, United Nations (30 April 2015)

9 2015 Main parts of the Act

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12 Well-being goals What do we need to achieve?

13 Society Culture Environment Environment

14 Goal A prosperous Wales A resilient Wales A healthier Wales A more equal Wales A Wales of cohesive communities A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh language A globally responsible Wales Description of the goal An innovative, productive and low carbon society which recognises the limits of the global environment and therefore uses resources efficiently and proportionately (including acting on climate change); and which develops a skilled and well-educated population in an economy which generates wealth and provides employment opportunities, allowing people to take advantage of the wealth generated through securing decent work. A nation which maintains and enhances a biodiverse natural environment with healthy functioning ecosystems that support social, economic and ecological resilience and the capacity to adapt to change (for example climate change). A society in which people's physical and mental well-being is maximised and in which choices and behaviours that benefit future health are understood. A society that enables people to fulfil their potential no matter what their background or circumstances (including their socio economic background and circumstances). Attractive, viable, safe and well-connected communities. A society that promotes and protects culture, heritage and the Welsh language, and which encourages people to participate in the arts, and sports and recreation. A globally responsible Wales. A nation which, when doing anything to improve the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales, takes account of whether doing such a thing may make a positive contribution to global well-being.

15 National Indicators & Milestones Is Wales becoming more sustainable? Annual Report

16 Well-being duty Each public body must carry out sustainable development Set objectives Take steps to meet objectives

17 Public bodies 44 Welsh Ministers Natural Resources Wales National Museum of Wales Arts Council of Wales Sports Council of Wales National Library of Wales Higher Education Funding Council Public Health Wales Velindre NHS Trust Local Health Boards (7) Fire and Rescue Authorities (3) National Park Authorities (3) Local Authorities (22)

18 Sustainable Development Principle How do we do things differently? 5 governance approaches Long-term Integration Collaboration Involvement Prevention

19 Long Term The importance of balancing short-term needs with the need to safeguard the ability to also meet long-term needs. Prevention How acting to prevent problems occurring or getting worse may help public bodies meet their objectives. Integration Considering how the public body s well-being objectives may impact upon each of the well-being goals, on each of their other objectives, or on the objectives of other public bodies. Collaboration Acting in collaboration with any other person (or different parts of the body itself) could help the body to meet its well-being objectives. Involvement The importance of involving people with an interest in achieving the well-being goals, and ensuring that those people reflect the diversity of the area which they serve.

20 Future Trends Report What does the future look like? What does this mean for communities? UN Sustainable Development Goals

21 Public Services Boards Statutory members Natural Resources Wales Fire & Rescue Authority Local Authorities Local Health Boards Invited participants Welsh Ministers Chief Constable Police & Crime Commissioner Probation Voluntary organisation Other partners HEFCW Public Health Wales Community Health Council National Museum of Wales National Park Authorities Community Councils Arts Council of Wales Sports Council National Library of Wales Further education

22 Future Generations Commissioner Long term Advice Reviews Monitor Future Generations Report Advisory Panel

23 Scrutiny Auditor General for Wales Commissioner Local Authority scrutiny National Assembly for Wales scrutiny People and communities

24 National Conversation Cycle Five year periodic cycle Welsh Government Futures Trends Report Future Generations Commissioner for Wales National Conversation Future Generations Report Year 0 Year 5 National Elections Elections

25 The role of other organisations Future Generations Commissioner Public Services Boards Effective, representative involvement Service delivery

26 WLGA Future Generations Act Early Adopters Support 11 Early Adoption Authorities Range of support: Blaenau Gwent Caerphilly Cardiff Merthyr Tydfil Monmouthshire (working with TYF) Newport Powys Swansea Torfaen Vale of Glamorgan Wrexham 3 Welsh National Parks Brecon Beacons Pembrokeshire Coast Snowdonia Generation 2050 Decision Making FGB Diagnostic Long Term Strategy Reshaping Services Single Integrated Plan Reviews Performance Systems Partnerships (LSBs) 2050 Ward Scenarios Member modules on FGB Officer briefings on FGB Webinar on using SD principle upfront in management Governance Reporting Website

27 WLGA - Early Adopters Support some early messages 1. decision makers now see the relevance of the FGB to dominant agendas o public service reform (Local Government White Paper) o reshaping services in the face of austerity 2. senior management and members are able to grasp the scale of organisational change required by the FGB - i.e. this is no longer an add-on or nice to do but requires fundamental change 3. current approaches to re-shaping services, performance, strategy and reporting have been examined for their fitness for purpose in relation to the FGB recommendations for change have been welcomed and are being acted upon 4. concerns remain of the additional burden on local authorities strategic and resource wise especially in relation to the Public Service Boards and also Scrutiny 5. auditing and reporting procedures are being rethought - in light of new governance arrangements that will come into place including the new AGW duty and the new Commissioner; the interface with the White Paper on Power to Local People is important in this respect too.

28 WLGA - Early Adopters Support some early messages 6. the need to expand this work beyond LAs to PSB partners is fully recognised: WLGA is developing strategic links with NRW, Health, Fire & Rescue 7. early adopters are still anxious that: oexisting mechanisms such as financial commitments are still short term oother public sector bodies that fall under the FGB might not be as well progressed on this agenda which may inhibit the speed at which things might change. 8. those involved have seen the opportunity that the FGB offers to fix aspects of dysfunctional systems (which currently lead to unsustainable outcomes, or inhibit better approaches) 9. the programme of work has been carried out in a collaborative, positive atmosphere recognising that both WG and local government have the same challenge ahead. Contact details alan.netherwood@gmail.com jeffrey.a.brown@uk.pwc.com tim.peppin@wlga.gov.uk

29 Links to other legislation / programmes Devolution, Democracy and Delivery (Public Services Reform) Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 Environment (Wales) Bill Planning (Wales) Bill

30 The role of statutory guidance

31 Next steps statutory guidance 2015 March May Involvement period Summer Consultation 2016 January/February Publication April Feedback on the content good practice Statutory consultation (12 weeks) Final guidance 29 th May Commencement Commencement of the duties on public bodies

32 Questions?

33 Weblinks Welsh Government The Wales We Want National Assembly for Wales Social media #fgactwales #futurecymru Contact Sustainable Development Team FGActWales@wales.gsi.gov.uk Tel : /