Wales’ climate action: lessons for a sustainable future

Lynda Yorke; Athanasios Dimitriou; Sonya Hanna; Sara Parry; Corinna Patterson; Georgina Smith

doi:10.55203/TPOY6706

Wales’ climate action: lessons for a sustainable future

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Abstract

The climate crisis looms large, demanding urgent and concerted action. While global commitments often feel distant, Wales, one of the UK’s four nations, offers a compelling case for how to embed climate action directly into the fabric of society. Over the past decade, the Welsh Government has made considerable strides towards transforming climate action from an abstract ideal into a lived reality. Wales’ experiences provide valuable lessons for other nations considering how to address this global challenge effectively.

Original language	English
Media of output	Blog
Publisher	Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers
Place of Publication	Geography Directions
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.55203/TPOY6706
Publication status	Published - 30 Jun 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Climate crisis
Place-based policies
Sustainable Development
Wales

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