Everyone’s talking about climate change actions, but can we learn from Wales’ approach?

Addressing climate change, the defining crisis of the twenty‐first century, necessitates both robust political leadership and effective public engagement, the latter often proving to be a substantial challenge. Through the introduction of the Well‐being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, the National Assembly for Wales (now Welsh Government) took a proactive stance on climate change. Over the last ten years, they have made considerable progress in making climate action a part of everyday life for people in Wales. This paper explores the successes and ongoing challenges of implementing climate initiatives throughout Wales and considers whether its approach offers a valuable blueprint for broader adoption. The framework developed by Welsh Government places a central emphasis on the alignment of climate action. Therefore, building a better future in Wales, and potentially beyond, necessitates meaningful community engagement and a commitment to learning from the experiences of implementing climate initiatives.