Abstract
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.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e70025 |
Journal | Geographical Journal |
Early online date | 8 Jun 2025 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 8 Jun 2025 |
Keywords
- climate action
- climate emergency
- Devolved Governance
- Communication
- community engagement
- wales