Future Generations Policy, Governance and Leadership
Description
This book explains how considering the impact on future generations drives good governance and better policy outcomes and why it is time for Australia to embrace intergenerational fairness. We explore proposals to support intergenerational equity through policymaking, including emulating The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act adopted in Wales in 2015. A Welsh-style Act would embed the protection of future generations into Australian legislation. We consider what it would look like if we placed intergenerational justice at the forefront of our policy making, and what that would mean for all life on this continent. This is an urgent quest to reorient policymaking. Globally, we are in a state of polycrisis, emerging out of the pandemic to cascading climate crises, and several intense regional conflicts and geostrategic competition. In response to this, a growing global movement representing the interests of future generations has emerged.
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"For leaders, policymakers, campaigners, and citizens who believe we owe it to future generations to do better, this book is essential reading. It is rigorous, hopeful, and practical. Most importantly, it reminds us that while the challenges before us are immense, the power to change course is in our hands, if we have the courage to act with the long term in mind." (Sophie Howe, the Inaugural Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, Cardiff, Wales)
"Ending 'Policrastination' pinpoints Australia's moment to lead. At a time of multiple, seemingly intractable deep-set challenges, this book gifts legislators and policymakers at pathway forward. Hawkins and co-authors are compelling "The challenge before us is not simply balancing current and future interests but recognising how deeply intertwined they truly are." The book not only identifies the problem with leadership, policymaking and governance but the tools we need to end Policrastination and move forward to a more equitable future." (Sophie Lewis, former ACT Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment, Canberra, Australia)
"Though we differ on some specifics, I share this book's commitment to long-term thinking: from acting on climate change, to investing in early childhood, to strengthening Australia's international engagement. It challenges us to be better ancestors, and offers plenty of ideas worth debating and acting on." (The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, Canberra, Australia)
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Taylor Dee Hawkins is a social entrepreneur focused on future-driven leadership and social impact. She is the Managing Director of Foundations for Tomorrow, a non-profit dedicated to advancing the protection of future generations' interests in Australia.
Susan Harris Rimmer focuses on international human rights law in the Griffith Law School.
Elise Stephenson is a multi award-winning researcher, strategist and entrepreneur. She is the Deputy Director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership, Australian National University (ANU).
Matthew Day is a Research Assistant with the Griffith Law School and a Research Advisor for Foundations for Tomorrow.
Amie Furlong is a policy and advocacy professional and has experience in management roles across government and not-for-profit sectors. She is the Research Lead of Foundations for Tomorrow.
Content
Chapter 1: Future Generations Policy.- Chapter 2: Defining the Path Forward.- Chapter 3: Why does this matter? The problem (and opportunity) we cannot ignore.- Chapter 4: A Journey of Rediscovery.- Chapter 5: A world already in motion.- Chapter 6: An ecosystem approach to Future Generations Policy.- Chapter 7: A framework for creating and implementing and evaluating Future Generations Policy in everyday policymaking.- Chapter 8: Australia's Moment to Lead.- Chapter 9: Real-World Stakes of Future Generations Policy.- Chapter 10: A new social contract for the future.