📢 New Webinar 📢 A sustainable future for local government in Wales You can now sign up to the third event in our joint 'Ways Forward' series with WCPP. 🗓️11th March 📍Online ⏰ 11am - 12:15pm Book now at: https://www.iwa.wales/events/a-sustainable-future-for-local-government-in-wales/

"Supporting Team Wales is not an act of charity - it is a statement about the kind of nation we aspire to be." Dr Arun Midha, Trustee at Street Child United, discusses the importance of Wales’ First Street Child World Cup. Read more on #thewelshagenda 👉 https://ow.ly/kuUH50Yh9bJ#thewelshagenda

📢 New IWA / WWF Cymru podcast 📢 We discuss creating healthier seas in Wales with Lizzie Daly, scientist and wildlife host, Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth Project Seagrass and Shea Buckland-Jones of WWF Cymru Available on our website and podcast streaming services: https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/

How can Wales deliver local economic growth and development through a just transition that benefits future generations? The first in our series of webinars hosted in partnership with the Wales Centre for Public Policy is now available to watch back at: https://www.iwa.wales/videos/

🔈How can we deliver a nature positive, climate resilient economy?🔈 Join us as we partner with WWF Cymru to deliver this expert panel discussion exploring the role of nature in our economy and looking at how a greener economic transition can benefit Wales ⤵️ Sign up 👉 https://ow.ly/PtEW50Ychgu

Apprenticeships in Wales are a success story, and this #ApprenticeshipsWeek ColegauCymru | CollegesWales urge the next Welsh Government to deliver a minimum of 125,000 high-quality, all-age apprenticeships. Read more on #thewelshagenda ⤵️ https://ow.ly/2Fr150Ya5eA

With unacceptably high levels of child poverty, the next Welsh Government will have to seek ways to reduce the scale and depth of the problem. Join us and the #WCPP as we explore how we can turn the tide on child poverty in Wales ⤵️ 🗓️ 26th Feb 📍Online ⏰ 11am Sign up 👉 https://ow.ly/M8RL50Y9mfI

Do you need a refresher on how government in Wales works? Do you want to make sure your advocacy and campaigning work is more effective and influential? This is your last chance to join our training in February. Our members get discounted rates ⤵️ https://www.iwa.wales/iwa-professional-training/

Roger Lewis praises the triumphant launch of Michael Sheen's Welsh National Theatre with a spectacular performance of ‘Our Town' - Thornton Wilders’ 1938 Pulitzer Prize winning classic about American provincial small-town life. Read more on #thewelshagenda 👉 https://ow.ly/Haa050Y5WuJ

🔈 NEW WEBINAR 🔈 Join us for our second joint webinar to hear more about WCPP’s tackling inequalities work and explore how the next Welsh Government can best prevent and reduce child poverty, and support families experiencing financial hardship. Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/JFnC50Y4XCq

"Wales cannot keep firefighting symptoms while leaving the systems driving the harm unchanged." Neil Sachdev reflects on his first 100 days as Chair of NRW as the organisation launches a sobering State of Natural Resources report ⤵️ https://ow.ly/NbPL50Y4aJY #thewelshagenda

Today we mark #HolocaustMemorialDay. We commemorate the 6 million Jewish men, women and children murdered during the Holocaust, and the millions more murdered under Nazi persecution. #HMD2026 is an opportunity to remember the past and stand against hatred and prejudice in the present. 👉 hmd.org.uk

The latest issue of #thewelshagenda magazine is now out and offering an excellent selection of current affairs and cultural pieces from established and emerging writers from across Wales. Head over to our website to buy your copy 👉 https://ow.ly/2xQg50XZZ3i

🔈NEW WEBINARS 🔈 The IWA & WCPP are delivering a thought-provoking webinar series on some of the most critical policy challenges awaiting the next Welsh Government. Join us for the first one looking at how Wales can deliver local economic growth through a just transition 👉 https://ow.ly/7tXW50XX8hs

Full room today as we reflect on 10 years of the #FutureGenerationsAct. Many challenges including involvement, budgeting and resourcing all coming up in the debate, but also constructive suggestions for ideas and solutions of better implementation in the future.

One month left to sign up for our #training on devolution and campaigning. With an election year ahead of us in Wales, join us to learn how government and politics in Wales work, and how you can influence the new Welsh Government and Senedd better. To sign up, visit https://ow.ly/ILic50XS2ak

Oxfam Cymru’s Dr Hade Turkmen outlines why a Wellbeing Economy should be the only option for the new Welsh Government and Senedd 👉 https://ow.ly/zzvF50XTUsY #thewelshagenda

🔈 ONE WEEK TO GO 🔈 Last chance to book your free ticket and join us for an independent discussion on how we can enable the world-leading #FutureGenerationsAct deliver its policy aspirations better ⤵️ 🗓️ 15 January ⏰ 10am 📍Cardiff Book your place here 👉 https://ow.ly/aouQ50XS0NY

🚨 ISSUE 75 OF THE WELSH AGENDA IS OUT 🚨 With insightful pieces exploring the constitutional future of Wales, Welsh regional rugby, dementia prevention, farming schemes & many more, we hear once again from some excellent voices from across the country. Buy your copy here 👉 https://ow.ly/y0Sv50XGmnu

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Gwendolyn Sterk as our new Chair of the Board. Gwendolyn is taking over the role from Ben Joakim who has helped us successfully navigate a critical transition period over the past two years. Read more here ➡️ www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...

Do you work in policy or comms, and want to take your campaigning work to the next level? Join our advanced training course to gain an in-depth understanding of how decisions in Wales are made and how you can influence them effectively ⤵️ 🗓️ 24 & 25 February 📍Online 🔗 ow.ly/aSg750XpwGr

"It’ll be a sad day when genuinely collaborative community engagement becomes a case of ‘managing expectations’ – but has it already happened?" Leonie Roberts reflects on the importance of effective community engagement. Read more on #thewelshagenda ⤵️ https://ow.ly/AzZo50XIyHW

Ross Davies speaks to Cardiff funeral director Ahmed Alsisi about his experience with war, grief and inclusion. Read more on #thewelshagenda ⤵️ https://ow.ly/RoSN50XImCu#thewelshagenda

Join us for an exciting discussion as we reflect on 10 years of the Future Generations Act, and debate how we can enable it to better deliver its policy aspirations over the next decade ⤵️ 🗓️ 15 January ⏰ 10am 📍Cardiff Book your place here 👉 https://ow.ly/vNWu50XFBqR

"How will a larger Senedd result in stronger scrutiny, better legislation, better public service delivery and, cross-cutting it all, a stronger, healthier democracy?" IWA Analysis: how the committee system can help the 7th Senedd deliver more effectively 👉 https://ow.ly/y4rB50XFzVl #thewelshagenda

🔈 IWA TRAINING COURSES 🔈 Do you want to learn more or refresh your knowledge about how devolution and government in Wales work? If so, don't miss our Decision Making in Wales training course in February ⤵️ 🗓️ 10 and 11 February 2026 📍 Online 🔗 ow.ly/Mjal50XpwlF

Dan Southall reflects on the Pwnc Llosg project aiming to empower Welsh communities to advocate for positive social change by putting lived Welsh-speaking experience into practice ⤵️ https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2025/12/traduttore-traditore-embedding-cymraeg-at-pwnc-llosg/ #thewelshagenda

"Post-Chernobyl, nuclear fell out of favour. But a generation later, a Westminster consensus has emerged that [...] nuclear is once again essential to deliver national energy security." Sanjoy Sen discusses the future of nuclear in north Wales 👉 https://ow.ly/FJVF50XBkIw #thewelshagenda

🔈 NEW EVENT 🔈 Join us, WISERD and Carnegie UK as we reflect on 10 years of the Future Generations Act, and debate how we can enable it to deliver its policy aspirations better ⤵️ 🗓️ 15 January ⏰ 10am 📍Cardiff 🔗 https://ow.ly/ABUC50XyZHA Co-production Network for Wales Calvin Jones

On the eve of the WorldSkillsUK finals, ColegauCymru | CollegesWales's David Hagendyk argues that with new investment and sustained reform, Wales can build a global reputation for skills & talent that can help us navigate current global economic changes. 👉 https://ow.ly/ggqm50XvHwo #thewelshagenda

Green Alliance's Ruth Chambers argues that the new Environment Bill and the OEGW could fill our environmental governance gap, but the new body must be given the legal duty and resources to ensure its independence and delivery. 👉 https://ow.ly/VaqC50XsYAX Wales Environment Link #thewelshagenda

Do you work in policy or communications and want to take your campaigning work to the next level? Join our advanced training to gain an in-depth understanding of how decisions in Wales are made and how you can influence them effectively ⤵️ 🗓️ 24 & 25 February 📍Online 🔗 https://ow.ly/aSg750XpwGr

Gareth Cooke, head of Torfaen HDRC, explains how research funding is helping the Council tackle regional inequalities and improve our communities' wellbeing. ⤵️ https://ow.ly/cRoC50Xppxy #thewelshagenda

If you want to learn more or refresh your knowledge about how devolution and government in Wales work, don't miss out on our Decision Making in Wales training course in February ⤵️ 🗓️ 10 and 11 February 2026 📍 Online 🔗 https://ow.ly/Mjal50XpwlF

"Despite comprehensive anti-racism policies, growing racial inequality in Welsh policing, particularly in stop and search, exposes a profound lack of independent accountability." Yasmin Begum looks at the accountability crisis in Welsh policing ⤵️ https://ow.ly/AnGg50XmvjO #thewelshagenda

Wales' collective wellbeing scores have once again stagnated & trust in our decision-makers has decreased. As we head to a Senedd election in 2026, we continue to call for better policy making to tackle our systemic challenges and ensure better economic and democratic outcomes for people in Wales.

📢 Join us for the launch of Oxfam Cymru’s Vision for a Just Cymru! Hear how Wales’ political leaders plan to build a fairer, greener future 🌍 🗓️ Tuesday 4 November 🕕 6:00pm 📍 Norwegian Church, Cardiff Bay 👉 Register here: bit.ly/JustCymru #Senedd2026 #FairerGreenerWales #JustCymru #OxfamCymru

"...Project NUR could build on the Welsh tradition of creating innovative business models. It would enable diverse urban communities to own local energy generation." YnNi Teg explain how their new Project NUR is changing the image of community energy ⤵️ https://ow.ly/wjin50XjIBV #thewelshagenda

Be part of Wales’ changing democracy – join us at the Senedd for expert insights on the changes ahead, and learn how to prepare your organisation for post-election engagement. Book here 👉 https://ow.ly/yK7N50XgONb Jess Blair Joe Rossiter Maria Drave

IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter argues that the next Welsh Government should provide long-term direction to make the most out of a constrained set of economic levers ⤵️ https://ow.ly/FlUz50XeZN5 #thewelshagenda

As Universities Wales launch their Senedd 2026 election manifesto, Chair Prof Elwen Evans explains why universities must be at the heart of an ambitious plan for national renewal. Read more on #thewelshagenda 👉 https://ow.ly/tVne50XaAaz

Earlier this year, IWA's Joe Rossiter gave evidence to Senedd Wales' #EqualityandSocialJusticeCommittee inquiry into social cohesion. We are pleased to see recommendations which speak to some of the issues we raised: https://ow.ly/3b8N50X93GR#EqualityandSocialJusticeCommittee #misinformation #disinformation #communityassettransfers

🔈 NEW PODCAST 🔈 In our latest episode, IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter is joined by ColegauCymru | CollegesWales and partners to discuss skills, education, training, net zero & the Welsh economy. Listen on our website or all other major podcast streaming services ⤵️ https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/

Cwmpas' Dr Dan Roberts explains why Welsh Government's economic policy must put co-operative and social businesses front and centre 👉 https://ow.ly/4R6Z50X7A32 #thewelshagenda

"Allowing people to work is not just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do[...]" Paul Shackson from the Welsh Refugee Council explains how a skills shortage in Wales could be tackled with a ready and willing workforce waiting to help ⤵️ https://ow.ly/NQmy50X5rO2 #thewelshagenda

Our response to the Deputy First Minister’s statement on the future of the Crown Estate in Wales. https://www.iwa.wales/our-work/work/iwa-response-the-future-of-the-crown-estate/

Last week, I was honoured to receive a Lifetime Fellowship Award from @iwa-wales.bsky.social I delivered a keynote speech about the crisis of democracy facing us. With ever-fewer people participating in elections, and the resurgence of the far-right, I believe our democracy is at a precipice.

"[...] Wales’s devolution settlement needs improving, and as the Independent Commission concluded, it needs to be placed on a “stable and secure footing.”" Stan Senior explores the political opportunities of a federal model for Wales. Read more on #thewelshagenda ⤵️ https://ow.ly/aRC750X4g4t

If you missed our AGM last week or would like to listen to our keynote speech again, it is now available as a podcast. Thank you Mick Antoniw MS/AS for sharing your fascinating insights into the challenges facing our democracy and devolution. Listen here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our AGM yesterday, and special thanks to our keynote speaker @mickantoniw.bsky.social for a thought-provoking speech. And congratulations to our new Honorary Life Fellows - @auriolmiller.bsky.social, @mickantoniw.bsky.social and @janehutt.bsky.social.