In this article Professor Dan Bristow examines the new Welsh Government’s approach to politics. Read it here 👉 https://ow.ly/ebBc50ZocAR

What does wellbeing mean for our communities, today and for the future? 🤔 In this anthology, we sought to answer that question, by reflecting on ‘Imagining wellbeing for our communities and for future generations.’ Read it here 👉 https://ow.ly/2t0g50ZnmsV

Thora Tenbrink and Emily-Louise Beech discuss new research from Anglesey, which suggests that Welsh is not simply a means of communication but a cultural and emotional resource that shapes how people connect with landscapes, with their heritage and with each other. https://ow.ly/he9w50Zjyc0

In this article Billie-Jade Thomas outlines why reintroducing a badger cull would be the wrong choice for the new Welsh Government. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/07/tackling-bovine-tb-effectively-and-humanely/

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In this article Geraint Talfan Davies explores the history of English devolution in response to Andy Burnham’s speech. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/06/grappling-with-england-burnham-and-devolution/

Cai Matthews reflects on how the Welsh rural and agricultural sectors need to be part of the climate conversation. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/06/90-of-wales-is-missing-from-the-just-transition-conversation/

We are delighted to bring you another issue of the welsh agenda magazine, funded by the Books Council of Wales, with exciting and insightful pieces from new and emerging voices across the country. 🙌 Head over to our website to find our more and to buy your copy 👉 https://ow.ly/3whQ50ZfchN

In this article Tom Williams interviews Professor Richard Wyn Jones on the change of government and what’s next for Wales. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/06/what-a-plaid-government-means-for-wales/

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In this article Jack Sargeant discusses his reflections on reading Dan Wang’s Breakneck and what Welsh Labour could take from this perspective. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/06/we-need-more-engineers-in-politics-china-gets-this-does-wales/

In this article, Edward Oloidi looks at why eye-care services need to be designed to be inclusive of people with learning disabilities in Wales. Read it here 👉 https://ow.ly/2CBi50Z9R3B

In this long-read article Joe Rossiter considers the new Welsh Government’s proposals to reform devolved governance. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/06/iwa-long-read-reforming-the-how-of-devolved-government/

In this article Dr Arun Midha asks if Wales is prepared to build the community-based infrastructure capable of sustaining independence, dignity, and healthy ageing. Read it here 👉 https://ow.ly/TgSb50Z6A9x

In this long form article Mick Antoniw outlines his view on the future of the Welsh Labour Party and Welsh democracy. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/05/long-read-welsh-labour-at-a-crossroads/

With the dust beginning to settle on May 7th's momentous election, Professor Rod Hick considers the Welsh Government’s Cynall payment. Read the full article here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/05/new-hope-for-wales-children-piloting-a-welsh-child-payment/

🚨 New IWA training dates now live 🚨 Do you or your team need a primer on how decision are made in Wales and how to influence them? Book to join us now - IWA members get discounted rates -> https://www.iwa.wales/iwa-professional-training/

Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, asks the new Welsh Government to pursue longer-term thinking in order to face future challenges now. Read the full article here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/05/a-senedd-that-works-for-future-generations/

📢 Senedd election analysis 🗳️ 📻 Tune in to BBC Radio Wales tomorrow morning from 11am to hear analysis and reaction from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter as the results come in.

📢 It's Senedd election day 🗳️ You can find all sorts of information, including: finding your constituency and polling station, how the new electoral system works, how to vote and much more at: https://vote.wales/voting-information/

"What is clear is that if you believe that climate policy should be at the heart of public policy, then you need to start winning the argument for why it will improve lives." Joe Rossiter discusses the different visions for Wales’ future. Read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/kHSu50YUWmz

🚨 New podcast episode 🎧 Fairer food and farming with WWF Cymru. In discussion with restaurateur and food policy advocate Simon Wright; farm business owner Aled Evans; and Alexander Phillips, Policy and Advocacy Manager at WWF Cymru. Listen now below: https://www.iwa.wales/podcasts/

Darren Hughes, Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, examines the cross-party promises to the NHS and looks at what is missing from their manifestos. Read the full article here 👉

Jake Smith considers the kind of support that unpaid carers need to carry on keeping their loved ones safe and cared-for while saving public services billions of pounds. You can read it here 👉 https://ow.ly/rC3w50YOC4s

🚨 New IWA long read 🚨 Our Co-Director Joe Rossiter looks at how parties propose to spend Welsh Government's budget in the years ahead in their Senedd election manifestos. Read now at: https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/04/long-read-senedd-election-2026-tough-choices/

At a momentous time for Welsh politics and policy, your membership will help us continue our policy and campaigning work, and crucially, keep our independence, so we can ensure a better Wales for all. Membership starts at £3 per month, so please sign up 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/about-us/support-us/

"Local government in Wales isn’t about to fold. But neither can it carry on like it has been." In this article Steve Martin argues why we need urgent action to secure the future of local government in Wales. Read the full piece here 👉 https://ow.ly/oIt750YNoj6

📺 New Video 📺 You can now watch back our Cleaner Rivers webinar, delivered in partnership with WWF Cymru. We discuss the state of rivers in Wales today and what more needs to be done to drive Wales toward a healthy freshwater environment in the next decade. https://www.iwa.wales/videos/

In this article Rhydian Thomas argues that working closely with partner organisations is essential for ensuring all voters can effectively take part in the Senedd election on 7 May. You can read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/BRjB50YKqng

Eleanor Roberts, National Influencing Officer at Alzheimer’s Society, calls on the next Welsh Government to publish the new Dementia Strategy and build a future where people in Wales have access to world-class dementia care. Read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/ffSq50YCMYK

🚨New IWA report🚨 'Essays about the future: Wales' Our new report, produced in partnership with Carnegie UK, presents perspectives from senior political figures in Wales, each setting out their long-term vision for the nation’s future. Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/juuV50YBLpN

Joe Rossiter reflects on the second webinar – Turning the Tide on Child Poverty – delivered in partnership between the IWA and WCPP. You can read the full article here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/03/pulling-devolved-levers-to-help-tackle-poverty-in-wales/

In this article Joe Rossiter reflects on the final report of the Community Asset Commission’s Task and Finish Group. Read it here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/03/the-next-step-of-the-long-journey-to-empowering-our-communities/

Kaja shares their thoughts after receiving a letter during #NeurodivergenceCelebrationWeek outlining the Welsh government’s plan to cut funding to adult autism and ADHD services. Read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/at1g50Yve6t

Evidence from our Co-Director Joe Rossiter Rossiter fed into the Senedd Equality and Social Justice Committee report on The Well-being of Future Generations Act ten years on. Report is available at: https://laiddocuments.senedd.wales/cr-ld17973-en.pdf

In this article Edward Oloidi looks at the ways organisations can be more approachable and inclusive of people with learning disabilities from ethnic minority communities. You can read the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/qOeR50YslK2

Ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, Tomos Owens (Public Affairs Officer at Cycling UK) discusses why the new Welsh Government must prioritise active travel. 🚴‍♀️ Check out the full article here 👉 https://ow.ly/fut350Yshvw

Professor Stephen Cushion examines how impartiality and political accountability is important for news outlets to consider while covering the 2026 Senedd election. Read the full article here 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/03/how-will-broadcasters-report-the-2026-senedd-election-campaign/

📢 The 4th and final event in our series with WCPP is now live 📢 How can the next Welsh Government strengthen communities to build a more cohesive Wales? 🗓️ 25th March 📍 Online ⏰ 1:30 - 2:45 You can sign up at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/institute-of-welsh-affairs-and-wcpp-120851467716

🔈How can we deliver a nature positive, climate resilient economy? 🔈 Just a week left until our webinar with WWF Cymru discussing the role of nature in our economy, and looking at how a greener economic transition can benefit Wales ⤵️ Don't miss out - sign up now 👉 https://ow.ly/l4tt50Yci03

🚨New IWA report🚨 'Progress, challenges and unleashing transformative potential 10 years of the Well-being of Future Generations Act' What have we learnt 10 years on, and how can we enhance delivery in the years ahead? Read the full report: www.iwa.wales/our-work/wor...

BHF Cymru is calling on all political parties to commit to a 25% cut in premature CVD death rates by 2035, as part of the Wales’ Hearts Need More campaign. Read more on #thewelshagenda 👉 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/02/wales-hearts-need-more-bhf-cymrus-call-to-action/#thewelshagenda

Last chance to book on our webinar this Thursday looking at how the next Welsh Government can turn the tide on child poverty. An important conversation ahead of the May elections, so join us to discuss how we can reduce the scale of the problem & support families in Wales: https://ow.ly/YkMy50Ycjzt

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Dr Helen Tilley expands on the first webinar delivered in partnership with the Wales Centre for Public Policy and the IWA. Read more on #thewelshagenda 👉 https://ow.ly/z0HX50YiLjC

📢 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