Sustainable Development in Sport: The Vision for Wales
The presentation explores how the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 has influenced the Vision for Sport in Wales, emphasizing sustainable development principles. It discusses how this vision aligns with national wellbeing goals, driven by the Act's 7 key goals, such as promoting a prosperous, resilient, healthier, more equal, cohesive, culturally vibrant, and globally responsible Wales. Sustainable development, as defined by meeting present needs without compromising future generations, underpins the approach public bodies in Wales are required to take, promoting the application of 5 key ways of working.
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The Vision for Sport in Wales Applying the Wellbeing of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 A presentation to demonstrate; How application of the sustainable development principle has shaped the Vision for Sport in Wales. How the Vision can drive sustainable development and delivery against national wellbeing goals.
The Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act is a ground-breaking piece of legislation that requires public bodies in Wales to work better with others (including each other and communities) and take a more joined up, long-term approach so that their decisions have a positive impact on people living in the future as well as those living today.
The Act sets out 7 goals that provide a common vision for public bodies to work towards.
Goal A prosperous Wales An innovative, productive and low carbon society which recognises the limits of the global environment and therefore uses resources efficiently and proportionately (including acting on climate change); and which develops a skilled and well educated population in an economy which generates wealth and provides employment opportunities, allowing people to take advantage of the wealth generated through securing decent work. A resilient Wales A nation which maintains and enhances a biodiverse natural environment with healthy functioning ecosystems that support social, economic, and ecological resilience and the capacity to adapt to change (e.g. climate change). A healthier Wales A society in which people s physical and mental well-being in maximised and in which choices and behaviours that benefit future health are understood. A more equal Wales A society which enables people to fulfil their potential no matter what their circumstance or background. (Including socio economic background and circumstances) A Wales of Cohesive Communities Attractive, viable, safe and well-connected communities. A Wales of vibrant culture and thriving Welsh Language A society that promotes and protects culture, heritage and the Welsh language, and which encourages people to participate in the arts, and sport and recreation. A globally responsible Wales A nation which, when doing anything to improve the economic, social, environmental and cultural well-being of Wales, takes account of whether doing such a thing may make a positive contribution to global well-being.
Sustainable Development To meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Public bodies should demonstrate that they have applied the 5 ways of working
The 5 Ways of Working Prevention acting to prevent problems getting worse or from starting in the first place. Thinking for the long-term thinking about long-term needs and demands as well as current ones. Integration considering how actions in one area may impact on other areas. Collaboration Working with others including third sector bodies and communities - to help achieve goals that have been decided together. Involvement involving the people that services or activities are going to benefit or affect from as early a stage as possible.
The Vision for Sport in Wales The Vision for Sport in Wales How the 5 ways of working have been applied
The challenges that Wales faces, sports role in preventing this and how a lifelong participation in sport for everyone could be compromised were considered through a Framing sport in Wales exercise. Future Trends reporting alongside sports participation trends informed a range of evidenced papers. Children and Young People Adults Older People Equalities The challenges that Wales faces and how the vision might prevent problems getting worse were considered through a framing sport in Wales exercise which considered; Unemployment Skills gaps Environmental Damage (Air pollutions, damage to ecosystems, preserving the natural environment) Inequalities Poverty Health and well-being The vision was fully informed through a national conversation. Stakeholders, community groups and citizens were involved through meetings, events, social media and various feedback channels.
Working with Barod -coffee shop conversations involving different groups in society took place. (A small group of staff were trained to continue this approach). Involving those with an interest and seeking their views Organisations that represent those who share protected characteristics were invited to contribute. Real Life experiences were showcased throughout the national conversation, particularly through speakers at events. Considering impact on all wellbeing goals together and on other bodies Impact assessment was undertaken throughout to identify adverse impact against protected characteristic groups, Welsh language and socio economic deprivation. In addition impact assessment has influenced thinking around contribution to the WFGA Goals and application of the sustainable development principle.
Examples of how the Vision for Sport in Wales can Examples of how the Vision for Sport in Wales can contribute to the 7 Goals contribute to the 7 Goals
Promote Wales to the world through the performance of Waless elite athletes. Promote Wales as a sporting destination of choice through Wales s outstanding natural environments and world class facilities. Capitilising on sporting success. A Prosperous Wales Employment and volunteering opportunities through sport and active recreation. Education and skill development through sport and active recreation. Increased supply of local provision, widening accessibility of opportunity. Apprenticeships and volunteering provides a route into employment. Local opportunities to reduce the carbon foot print. Making use of local built and natural resources. Low carbon/carbon neutral sports facilities. A Resilient Wales Socially, ethically, environmentally responsible employers in the sport sector. The natural environment as an environment for sport and recreation is understood and valued to protected ecosystems.
Provision of sport and recreation opportunities for all ages throughout life. Unleashing the benefits of sport for health issues including mental health. Opportunities that meet demands of changing lifestyles through collaboration and co-production with citizens. Employers creating active workplaces internally and through the land around them e.g., the use of showers, bike racks, flexible working to promote participation in sport and recreation. Sport providers and employers understanding the importance of well-being and recognising mental health. A Healthier Wales Sport and recreation environments offering healthy food options. Education and community centres opening assets for sports activity-creating health benefits for the local community. Social l prescribing. Increased opportunities for families.
Lived experiences and the needs of all citizens are understood. Local/ flexible opportunities to meet the needs of all of the community. Accessible and inclusive opportunities. Low cost/ no cost opportunities. Safe environments. Family opportunities and offering of child care. A More Equal Wales Recycling and sharing sports equipment. Working together with organisations to create routes into sport (Education, housing, social care, community, youth services, religious settings). Positive action to support under presentative groups, no matter how low the numbers. Elimination of discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Understanding who might be negatively impacted.
Community involvement and ownership to meet local need. Celebrating local achievements no matter how small. Promoting community safety and lowering crime and anti-social behavior. Developing positive community role models through sport (Important to those suffering Adverse childhood experiences) Organisations sharing resources to provide a range of lifelong activities that impact on people s well-being. A Wales of Cohesive Communities Local amenities are made accessible and are shared for the benefit of the community. Local amenities are utilised, valued and maintained. Working together with organisations to create routes into sport (Education, housing, social care, community, youth services, religious settings). Local opportunity for volunteering and skill development through sport. Routes from volunteering into employment.
Promoting bi-lingualism through sport. Celebrate the success of local communities and community role models. Visible and accessible sporting events. A Wales of Vibrant Culture and Thriving Welsh language Promote Wales to the world through the performance of Wales s elite athletes. Promote Wales as a sporting destination of choice through Wales s outstanding natural environments and world class facilities. The visability of sporting role models. Using resources responsibly. Sharing and recycling resources. Reducing the carbon footprint through local provision. A Globally Responsible Wales Socially, ethically, environmentally responsible procurement across the sport sector. Low carbon technologies. Finding innovative solutions. Sustainable and responsible facilities.
The Vision for Sport in Wales The Vision for Sport in Wales How the Vision can drive sustainable development.
Developing a long term vision, influencing plans and strategies to think long term. Setting ambitions that are fully informed by citizens through a national conversation. Aspiring to create opportunities that meet the needs of people in a changing society now and for the future. Creating opportunities for everyone to join in. Improve people s wellbeing, self-confidence and motivation through activities that are fun and sustainable. Local opportunities Ensuring that sport is accessible, inclusive and affordable leaving no one behind. Innovating, taking risks and being bold. Provide people with the skills to reach their potential. Working together, sharing resources and playing our part. The vision in sport belongs to and needs the support of everyone in Wales to ensure its success. Those involved in sport to others helping deliver public services such as health, education, managing natural resources and economic development. Working, investing, learning and succeeding together. The vision is for everyone. From people who don t see themselves as sporty to people who win medals. It promotes collaboration, working together and co-production to ensure that the design of opportunities encourage participation for everyone for life in all communities.
The vision unites decision makers and organisations through its ambitions. By working together we can unleash the benefits of sport for everyone. Stakeholders and providers should consider alignment with PSB wellbeing objectives and local delivery plans. In line with the Equality Act, the vision accelerates action to remove all forms of inequality and ensures that sport is accessible, leaving no one behind. Welsh language should not be treated less favourably and should be considered in ensuring a lifelong participation in sport for everyone.
