Future Tense A declaration on future generations
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Nov 17, 2024 Professor Thomas Hale, a global public policy expert from Oxford, discusses the UN's Declaration on Future Generations and its potential significance. Professor Brett Bowden critiques our obsession with the present and its impact on visionary thinking. Meanwhile, Professor Julia Backmann shares insights from Germany's four-day work week trial, revealing its effects on productivity and employee well-being. The conversation navigates moral obligations, ethical governance, and the balance between present enjoyment and future stewardship.
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights initially seemed lofty but led to significant changes in how governments addressed human rights.
- This demonstrates the potential of international agreements to influence norms and governance over time.
Examples of Considering Future Generations
- The Constitutional Court of Korea ordered the government to increase climate targets, citing fairness to future generations.
- Wales created a commissioner for future generations to hold the government accountable for long-term impacts, resulting in a prevention-focused healthcare plan.
Global Digital Compact
- The Global Digital Compact aims to build effective governance for emerging digital technologies, recognizing roles beyond nation-states.
- It emphasizes principles like inclusion, transparency, and fairness for a more governed digital space.
