Sophie Howe, the 'World's first minister for future generations' (Guardian), makes the case for embedding future thinking in institutions. She has experienced first-hand the difference a strong voice and focal point for the long-term can make. Without it the pull of the here-and-now is often overwhelming and future generations are discounted. She is now a global ambassador and advocate for long-term thinking in government, and is helping more countries follow Wales' lead. Sophie will reflect on recent milestones in future thinking – at the EU and UN – and the outlook for the movement to protect future generations. GET THE WEEKEND PASS **This activity is part of Full Circle Ideas Festival 2024** __________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE SPEAKER Described by The Guardian as 'the World's First Minister for the Unborn' and by The New Statesman as leading a Welsh plot to save the world, Sophie Howe was the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales from 2016 to 2023. She held Government to account on how their decisions affect future generations and has influenced other countries to follow suit including the UN. She has been named as one of the UK's Top 100 Changemakers and at number 5 in the BBC Women's Power List.