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UKYCC's vision for future generations
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Here at UKYCC, we are daring to imagine a different future for current and future generations, a better future for all species. In this future UK, climate justice is not a fringe concern—it’s the foundation of all policymaking. Every decision made by government, business, and community leaders is assessed not only for its short-term benefits but for its long-term impact on people, planet, and prosperity across generations.
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Policy is intergenerational by design. The rights and needs of future citizens are represented in Parliament through a formalised Future Generations Commissioner. Long-term wellbeing metrics sit alongside GDP, ensuring that we are measuring what truly matters: health, equality, access to green space, community cohesion, and the resilience of our ecosystems.
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Nature is no longer seen as a resource to be extracted, but a partner in our shared wellbeing. The UK’s landscapes—its moorlands, coastlines, forests, and urban green spaces—are actively restored, rewilded, and protected. Rivers run clean, biodiversity thrives, and communities are deeply involved in stewarding their local environment. Nature-based solutions to climate change, like peatland restoration and urban tree planting, are mainstream tools in both mitigation and adaptation.
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​​People are no longer viewed primarily as economic units, but as citizens with potential, creativity, and inherent dignity. Work exists, but it is meaningful, secure, and balanced. Policies focus on reducing inequality, ensuring universal access to education, healthcare, and housing, and fostering social connection. Community wealth-building, social enterprise, and circular economy principles thrive at the local level.
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​The transition to a low-carbon society has been fair, with those who contributed least to the climate crisis supported the most.
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Photo credits : Christian Lue
Energy systems are democratic and decentralised, with renewable power owned by communities. Transport is clean, accessible, and affordable. Cities and towns are walkable and bike-friendly, supporting physical and mental health.​
By repositioning how we define success as a nation i.e. thinking beyond GDP as the only important metric, we can live in a fair and prosperous future for all. If you have ideas on what our future should look like and what we can collectively do to achieve this, get in touch with us at policyadvocacy@ukycc.org to build a campaign for future generations together.
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Looking to learn more about future generations policymaking globally? Head on over to our blog to find out how Wales, Japan, Ecuador and others are considering future generations in their national decision-making processes.
POLICY ENGAGEMENT
The Policy and Advocacy Working Group was set up in 2024 to work more closely with government and to advocate for stronger UK policy to accelerate the transition to net zero in a just and equitable way.
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Discover our latest policy engagement below and the key issues we are aiming to address with the UK Government.
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On 19 February 2025, the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee opened an inquiry to assess whether the Government is communicating effectively to the public on the objectives and benefits of the transition to net zero.
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UKYCC submitted our response highlighting that young people are not properly informed, engaged with or equipped to understand and participate in the Government's progression towards net zero and the energy transition. Read our full response by clicking on the image to the left.
On 30 October 2024, the new Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, laid out the Government's first Autumn Budget, providing one of the first real insights into their plans and priorities for managing the economy over the next five years.
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In this blog, we assess the progress - or lack of - made in the Budget in addressing climate change and socio-economic inequalities, and argue where the Government must move faster and quicker to deliver better outcomes for people and planet.
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Ahead of the UK's Autumn Budget Statement, UKYCC submitted a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, urging the government to adopt bold measures that address climate change and socio-economic inequalities.
The proposals we set out in the letter focused on three main pillars: aligning economic decision-making with environmental and social needs, increasing investments in the economy and environment, and redistributing wealth.
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Click on the letter to read what we said.
GET IN TOUCH
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If you'd like to get involved with any of our campaigns do get in touch with us at policyadvocacy@ukcc.org