by Ariella Shalev | Feb 10, 2022
The Wellbeing of Future Generations Bill is a private members’ bill ensuring that public bodies consider future generations when making decisions and creating new policies. The Bill, led by Lord Bird and co-sponsored by Simon Fell MP, will protect the wellbeing of...
by Ariella Shalev | Feb 7, 2022
In June 2021, an Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide produced a definition and proposed a draft amendment to the Rome Statute. This amendment identifies ecocide among the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes,...
by Ariella Shalev | Jan 31, 2022
The Intergenerational Solidarity Index (ISI), created by Jamie McQuilkin, measures the extent to which a nation provides for the wellbeing of its future generations. The ISI covers 122 countries and over 91% of the world’s population. This index is measured by using...
by Ariella Shalev | Jan 10, 2022
The Knowledge Network on Climate Assemblies (KNOCA), launched in June 2021, is a new European network founded by the European Climate Foundation. The aim of KNOCA is to bring together academics, policy makers, activists and anyone interested to answer the question of...
by Ariella Shalev | Jan 10, 2022
In the past decade, Citizens’ Assemblies have risen in prominence. This evolving form of democracy uses representative deliberative processes to tackle complex policy challenges by bringing the voice of citizens into political decision-making. Typically, Citizens’...
by Ariella Shalev | Jan 10, 2022
Alongside climate summits dominated by world leaders, politicians and experts, we are also seeing the rise of Climate Assemblies — a new form of discussion, led by citizens. Climate Assemblies offer a response to the climate emergency by bringing public wisdom into...
by Ariella Shalev | Dec 16, 2021
The Global Assembly is the first ever citizens’ assembly aiming to involve people from all over the world in proposing a possible response to climate change. This innovative process provides a novel infrastructure for global governance comprised entirely of...
by Ariella Shalev | Dec 15, 2021
Our Children’s Trust is a non-profit public interest law firm, providing services to young people with the aim of helping them secure legal rights for a safe climate. By offering strategic and campaign-based legal services, Our Children’s Trust works towards “securing...
by Ariella Shalev | Dec 15, 2021
Japan’s Future Design movement offers a unique model for overcoming short-termism in democratic decision-making. Drawing on traditional culture, Future Design is inspired by the principle of seventh-generation decision making, with the aim of strengthening...
by kultur.work | Apr 29, 2020
Green Foundation Ireland is a registered Charity that aims to “create an awareness of the importance of an ecological and sustainable Ireland through education and community projects”. It works in areas such as education for sustainability, active...
