Scotland's International Development Alliance

Day

Thursday 16 June

Time slot

14:00-15:00

This event took place almost 3 years ago

Room

Carron suite
Wheelchair accessible

Contact

Francis Rodgers
07769 653 282

Topics

Policy & influencing Wellbeing

Who was the event aimed at?

Directors

Who spoke at this event?

Jimmy Paul, Director Wellbeing Economy Alliance
Frances Guy, CEO, Scotland's International Development Alliance
Jamie Livingstone, Head of Oxfam Scotland
Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights
Dr Ishani Erasmus, who co-led the research into this future legislation

Event summary and materials

What was covered in your sessions?

Ishani Erasmus presented the research that contributed to Scotland’s International Development Alliance’s latest paper on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill. Key points included the need for clear definition of terms, a commitment to policy coherence for sustainable development, and consideration of creating a commission which would encompass the proposed future generations commission. Minister Patrick Harvie spoke about the challenges of sustainable economic growth and greenwashing. He discussed his hopes that the third sector will engage with the bill process, and the need for consultation to be accessible and inclusive.  

Was there any useful feedback or reflection from the participants?

Participants were keen that the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill drives forward meaningful change in Scotland, and were supportive of the Alliance’s recommendations. They particularly wanted to see measures which were enforceable and that the government would be accountable. The need for a commission with adequate resources and powers was emphasised. 

How people can find out more or get involved in your work?

The Alliance’s report is available here: Towards a Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill :: Scotland's International Development Alliance (intdevalliance.scot)

Anyone interested in finding out more about our work in this area can contact: louise@intdevalliance.scot