On Monday 21 October, Green Party peer Baroness Jenny Jones introduced Lord Bird’s Future Generations Bill in the House of Lords. With the bill seeking to revolutionise policy thinking by encouraging policy makers to incorporate the implications for future generations as well as current ones, IF placement Cameron Leitch explores what impact this bill could have… Read more »
Category: Intergenerational Justice
Brexit, democracy and intergenerational justice
Brexit casts a long shadow that will unquestionably affect future generations. In the debate, the demands of democracy have been called upon by both sides. But when it comes to the interests of future generations, has democracy been found wanting? Thomas Tozer, author of IF’s “A New Intergenerational Contact”, leads us through the arguments.
How can Wales invest in climate action today for future generations?
Around the world, all who are interested in intergenerational issues look to Wales, whose government has created the role of Future Generations Commissioner, to assess the long-term, intergenerational impact of policy and legislation. Here, the first Commissioner, Sophie Howe, tells us more about her pioneering role, but begins with an impassioned plea for action now… Read more »
Generational inequity in the USA: state and local government
Brooklyn resident Larry Littlefield writes a blog called “Saying the Unsaid in New York: Public Policy in New York City and State”. As a 57-year-old married father of two, intergenerational inequity is a particular concern: here he describes the extent to which the Millennials’ future has been sold out by spending policies at the state… Read more »
How much would different options for replacing the over-75s’ free TV licence cost?
Following the publication of a report from Frontier Economics which lays out the cost of different options for replacing the free TV licence for the over-75s, David Kingman looks at what each of the options might cost
UK energy has first coal-free day since the Industrial Revolution
David Kingman reports on a historic moment for Britain’s transition towards being a low-carbon economy
2016 was record-breaking year for renewable energy
David Kingman reports on the impressive growth of renewable energy around the world last year
Why are France’s young supporting the far right?
David Kingman looks at the rise of France’s “Génération Identitaire”
Is the House of Lords a gerontocracy?
David Kingman asks whether the House of Lords represents the views of young people effectively
The Cridland Review consultations: still work to be done
IF Volunteer Robert Wilson analyses the consultations on the Cridland Review to assess the current state of debate on pensions