"The world is sleepwalking into disasters that could have been avoided."
Sophie Howe is a Welsh politician who held the role of first Future generations Commissioner for Wales from 2016 to January 2023. The first role of its kind, Sophie acted as "the guardian of the interests of future generations in Wales", instructing government and public bodies to shift policy away from the short-termist thinking of party manifestos and budget cycles.
Recently, Sophie has been at the forefront of discussions about climate change, sustainable development, and future-focused policy making. Her involvement with HowTheLightGetsIn ensures a dialogue that emphasizes long-term thinking and the responsibilities that current generations owe to the future.
"The world's first minister of the unborn." The Guardian