The Future Generations Commissioner for Wales () is a

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officer, overseeing an independent advisory body of the same name. The position was created following the passing of the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015, effective on 30 September 2015, with the aim of promoting and facilitating sustainable development. The current Commissioner is Derek Walker.

Role

The Commissioner may do anything they consider appropriate to: * promote sustainable development through public bodies * provide advice to the

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on the sustainable development

Work

The Commissioner's work is politically independent.

Advocacy

The Commissioner has cooperated with others in a similar role such as the

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Further developments

The role of the Commissioner inspired the Declaration on Future Generations.

References

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