9. Short Debate: The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015: Envy of the world?

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:25 pm on 8 December 2021.

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Photo of Rhys ab Owen Rhys ab Owen Plaid Cymru 6:25, 8 December 2021

In the auditor general's study into the future generations Act, he concluded that public bodies overwhelmingly focus on improving economic and social well-being over environmental and cultural objectives. We shouldn't need reminding, Llywydd, that COP26 again stressed the importance of enshrining environmental sustainability into everyday thinking and everyday planning. There is little point to plan and to strategise about anything else unless we tackle the climate emergency, and I'm so pleased that the co-operation agreement between the Welsh Government and Plaid Cymru is looking to the possibility of reaching net zero by 2035. Yet, for that to happen, environmental sustainability needs to be at the very heart of every aspect of our lives, from Government to civil society, and seeing where we can do better.