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FDSD explores and helps build the relationship between flourishing democracy and sustainable development. We believe that they need and support each other. We provide resources, highlight practical examples, and create spaces for discussion.

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Death of founder trustee, Malcolm Aickin

Death of founder trustee, Malcolm Aickin

Feb 3, 2025 |

We were very sorry to hear of the death of Malcolm Aickin in December 2024, a former long-serving and dedicated trustee of FDSD. Malcolm was one of the founders of the Environment Foundation in 1982 and joined us in transforming that into FDSD before retiring as a trustee in 2010.

Wales—A Well-Being Nation 

Wales—A Well-Being Nation 

Mar 1, 2024 | ,

In this article, Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner of Wales, sets out his Office’s new seven year strategy, arguing that the WfG Act has to now “work harder and faster”, even though, at the same time as public finances, including his own office, are under severe pressure.

FDSD Newsletter, Autumn 2023

FDSD Newsletter, Autumn 2023

Nov 28, 2023 |

From national to local level, Scotland is rethinking how its policy, and participation practices, can better reflect sustainable development, wellbeing, and the needs of future generations. This FDSD newsletter showcases some of the activities that are happening, or are being considered.

Deepening Democracy for the Long Term | By Graham Smith

Deepening Democracy for the Long Term | By Graham Smith

May 21, 2023 | ,

The public’s perspectives on future generations are highly structured by the context in which they are articulated. A long-term perspective is rarely taken by people when they make immediate and everyday decisions – with the exception of those motivated by ‘lifetime-transcending interests’.

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