My job is the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales. Personal account. Now posting at derek-walker.bsky.social
Joined March 2009
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14 Nov 2023
Today I am pleased to launch my strategy for my time as Future Generations Commissioner for Wales.
Diolch, thank you to everyone who has contributed their thoughts and ideas.
#CymruCan act today for a better tomorrow!
14 Nov 2023
Mae angen i Gymru wneud yn well. / Wales needs to do better. 🏴
Rydyn ni'n dweud, #CymruCan gweithredu heddiw er gwell yfory! /
We say, #CymruCan act today for a better tomorrow!
Linc i archwilio Cymru Can / Link to explore Cymru Can: bit.ly/m/cymrucan
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29 Jan 2025
I’m now posting messages on Bluesky. Please follow me there at derek-walker.bsky.social
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25 Oct 2024
Calling univ profs & lecturers! If you're interested in bringing concepts from Doughnut Economics into your teaching, we've launching a treasure trove for you! 7 slide decks, reading lists, videos & activities... Join us & @rethinkecon live on 6 Nov, 7-8pm (UK). Please RT! 1/2
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Derek Walker retweeted
18 Sep 2024
With contributions from @WG_Education @Lynne_Neagle, @FutureGenCymru @DerekWalker_ and stakeholders from across the tertiary education sector, our Annual Conference promises to be an informative and valuable day.
🗓️ 24/10/24
📍 Cardiff City Stadium
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Derek Walker retweeted
16 Sep 2024
“This report is urgent and any response but an urgent one will be letting down the people of Wales, who deserve climate action now that makes their lives better." @derekwalker_
Statement: futuregenerations.wales/news… @janebryngwyn @WCfPP @WGClimateChange @WGRural @siangwenfelin
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16 Sep 2024
Trams are a great example of taking something from the past to solve some of today's challenges. Share your views until the end of October. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c303…
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13 Sep 2024
How is Welsh seagrass nursery trying to restore UK’s marine habitat? channel4.com/news/how-is-wel… via @alextomo
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13 Sep 2024
New fossil fuel projects are thought to be on shakier legal ground after this landmark supreme court decision. The judgment found the climate impact of burning coal, oil and gas must be taken into account when deciding whether to approve projects. theguardian.com/environment/…
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12 Sep 2024
So proud of the impact @clairecampaign is having. Women are finding connection and voice despite their terrible experiences. Ceri and Jess are sharing their stories so other women survive ❤️
12 Sep 2024
Ceri is living with incurable cervical cancer after being misdiagnosed for years.
Jessica was also repeatedly misdiagnosed and eventually had to have a hysterectomy to survive her cervical cancer.
itv.com/news/wales/2024-09-1…
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6 Sep 2024
Always good to bump into the inspiring @KateRaworth. I’m chuffed that Kate has agreed to be the keynote speaker at our inaugural Well-being economy conference in Swansea in November. Watch this space for more info soon. @Cwmpas_Coop @WECymru
6 Sep 2024
Great to have been working with amazing changemakers from across Ireland @IrishDEN in the same week as @derekwalker_ the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales - there's lots of long-term and doughnutty thinking and action bubbling up... can't wait to come back!
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21 Aug 2024
I’m thinking of no longer using X for the obvious reasons. For those of you who already use an alternative platform or have looked into it, what one would you recommend? Bluesky? Mastodon?
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17 Aug 2024
In October I’m running the Cardiff Half marathon to raise money for Oasis. This year it feels more important than ever to support this excellent charity. I’d welcome any donation you are able to make. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/derek-wa…
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16 Aug 2024
I promised to share the work of Matthew Thomas, a student of @ColegyCymoedd , that was on display at the @eisteddfod. The work merges the worlds of cinematic superheroes & environmental activism. It’s inspired by Marvel & Wales’ Well being of Future Generations Act. Da iawn Matt!
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12 Aug 2024
This article is difficult to read. It shows the devastating and growing impact of diabetes type 2 in Wales. There is an urgent need for a Welsh food strategy, for more focus on prevention and for an ambitious programme of actions to help people eat well. theguardian.com/society/arti…
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12 Aug 2024
Over the 12-year period to 2022, @PublicHealthW reported an increase of almost 60,000 people with diabetes - a 40% rise. “If current trends continue,” PHW warned recently, “by 2035/36 we estimate that around 1 in 11 adults will be living with diabetes in Wales.”
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11 Aug 2024
Diwrnod gwych arall gweld cymaint ohonoch yn yr @Eisteddfod! Rydyn ni yma eto yfory ar stondin 121-122.
Another great day seeing so many of you at the Eisteddfod! We’re here again tomorrow on stand 121-122.
#AcademiArweinyddiaeth
#LeadershipAcademy
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9 Aug 2024
Britain's 'smallest house' among heritage sites 'at risk' due to climate change | UK News | Sky News @futuregencymru news.sky.com/story/britains-…
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Derek Walker retweeted
9 Aug 2024
NEWS: Wales’ ‘national treasures’ including castles are at ‘serious and constant risk’ due to climate change – Future Generations Commissioner makes call for better protection of our heritage assets. 🏰 @derekwalker_
Read here: futuregenerations.wales/news…
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8 Aug 2024
Good to see a mosque at the @eisteddfod this year & a Welsh Muslim service tomorrow. So important to strive to be inclusive, especially at the current time. Da iawn to my brilliant colleague Mariyah Zaman & @NIAMmedia for making this happen. #equalwales #cohesivecommunities
8 Aug 2024
A Welsh Muslim service will take place on the National Eisteddfod Maes for the first time this week.
@NIAMmedia
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#EventProfs #Positive #EventsIndustry
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8 Aug 2024
It feels good to be going to the Eisteddfod today in Pontypridd with so much Welsh being spoken around me in this part of Wales, people swapping languages without thinking and with the @tfwrail service being bilingual as usual. Year 2 of Welsh classes start for me next month!
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1 Aug 2024
Croeso i Medr, y sefydliad newydd sy'n gyfrifol am ariannu a rheoleiddio'r sector addysg drydyddol ac ymchwil yng Nghymru. Rwy’n edrych ymlaen at weithio gyda chi i sicrhau bod addysg drydyddol yn perfformio’n dda i bobl heddiw ac am genedlaethau i ddod. @MedrCymru
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