Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, unpicks five myths around better protecting future generations
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The Berkeley Institute for Young Americans supports International Intergenerational Fairness Day
Sarah Swanbeck, Executive Director, Berkeley Institute for Young Americans, explains the complex challenges that younger US generations are experiencing, as part of a worldwide Intergenerational Fairness Day.
Championing the Future: The Role of the United Nations in Protecting the Interests of Future Generations
“As a young Mexican, I am proud to stand in support of Intergenerational Fairness Day and emphasise the crucial importance of safeguarding the interests of younger and future generations.”In this article, Claudette Salinas Leyva, UN Next Generation Foundation Fellow, delves into why this day matters, the vital role played by the United Nations, what needs… Read more »
Scrapping HS2 symbolises a lack of long-term thinking
HS2 was supposed to be desperately needed to help upgrade the UK rail network. Instead, after billions of pounds spent, the project has been all but scrapped, leaving just a short run of new rail between Birmingham and the outskirts of London. Alec Haglund, IF Researcher, explains why scrapping HS2 symbolises a lack of long-term… Read more »
Extending the freeze on tax thresholds hurts the young and the poor
By continuing the freeze on Income Tax and NICs’ thresholds until 2027-28, the government has condemned the young and the poor to bear a larger share of the national tax burden. Alec Haglund, IF Researcher, discusses why the young and the poor are hit the hardest.
The party’s over – did political parties really speak to younger generations?
Party conference season and intergenerational fairness – did political parties really speak to younger generations? Liz Emerson, IF Co-founder, gives the low down on offers for younger generations
Join our Team – Digital Comms Consultant
Intergenerational Foundation Co-Founder and CEO, Liz Emerson, sets out the details of the contract digital consultant role currently being advertised by the charity.
Housing and living costs – students need help
In 2020, the UK recorded its largest intake of first-year university students only to be hit with an increase the following year. As a result, universities and students alike have been battling with increased demand for housing amidst a cost-of-living crisis. Justin Adesina, IF student volunteer, investigates.
Intergenerational fairness win for young in Montana
Sylvan Lutz IF Researcher discusses the ruling in Montana that found the government’s failure to account for greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel development harms young people and violates their right to a “clean and healthful environment.” This is an important paradigm shift in how we think about the relationship between environmental health and the… Read more »
Paris has been breached: after the hottest month on record the UK should be speeding up, not backtracking on climate policy?
Sylvan Lutz, IF Researcher, argues that despite the global average surface temperature being 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in July 2023, the Uxbridge bi-election result is being seen as a moment to reduce climate action in the UK. Join IF in calling on all parties to increase climate ambition and to stop stealing a liveable climate… Read more »