Institute of Welsh Affairs

Institute of Welsh Affairs
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Wales' leading independent think tank. We are a charity that acts as a catalyst to generate intelligent debate about Wales' future.

  1. Healthier Seas - with WWF Cymru

    FEB 12

    Healthier Seas - with WWF Cymru

    In the first in this collaborative series with WWF Cymru, IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter discusses how we can create healthier seas in Wales. Joining him in discussion are: scientist, filmmaker and wildlife host Lizzie Daly; CEO of Project Seagrass Dr Leanne Cullen-Unsworth; and Shea Buckland-Jones, Head of Policy and Advocacy at WWF Cymru. Support the IWA’s work today by visiting:https://www.iwa.wales/about-us/support-us/ You can read WWF Cymru's Senedd 2026 election manifesto at:https://www.wwf.org.uk/wales/manifesto-2026

    42 min
  2. Skills, net zero and the Welsh economy

    10/08/2025

    Skills, net zero and the Welsh economy

    In this wide-ranging discussion IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter discusses skills, education and training, net zero and Wales’ economy. Joe is joined in conversation by:Dave Hagendyk - Chief Executive of ColegauCymruLisa Thomas - Chief Executive and Principal of The College Merthyr Tydfil and Chair of ColegauCymruMark Picton - RWEBelal Al Haka - Competitor at this year's WorldSkills UK Finals and former Vehicle Body repair apprenticeSupport the IWA’s work today by visiting:https://www.iwa.wales/about-us/support-us/

    44 min
  3. Mick Antoniw MS: Democracy at a precipice: the challenges facing our democracy and devolution - Event Recording

    09/30/2025

    Mick Antoniw MS: Democracy at a precipice: the challenges facing our democracy and devolution - Event Recording

    In this episode, we bring you the live recording of the keynote speech given at the IWA's 2025 Annual General Meeting held on the 25th of September.This wide-ranging and high level speech was given by Mick Antoniw MS, long-standing Senedd Member for Pontypridd and former Counsel General for Wales.His speech is entitled: Democracy at a precipice: the challenges facing our democracy and devolution. In it, Mick discusses his experience in Welsh Government and his arguments on the need for comprehensive reform to Wales’ constitutional settlement.

    32 min
  4. 17/7/25 - A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales - Report Launch with Oxfam Cymru

    07/31/2025

    17/7/25 - A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales - Report Launch with Oxfam Cymru

    This podcast is a recording of the launch of the IWA's latest report: A Flourishing Wellbeing Economy for Wales, produced in partnership with Oxfam Cymru. This launch event recording sees report author and the IWA Co-Director Joe Rossiter present key findings and in discussion with Oxfam Cymru's Sarah Rees and Hade Turkmen.The report presents a compelling case for Wales to reorient its economy around wellbeing, care, and sustainability. It presents a clear and practical roadmap for a wellbeing economy in Wales, arguing that economic policy should be focussed on improving people’s wellbeing.Visit https://www.iwa.wales/ for more information.Twitter:  https://x.com/IWA_Wales  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/instituteofwelshaffairs Become a member: https://www.iwa.wales/about-us/support-us/

    59 min
  5. Wales: A Work in Progress - Episode 9: Unpacking The Federal-Confederal Letters, with David Melding and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones

    07/02/2025

    Wales: A Work in Progress - Episode 9: Unpacking The Federal-Confederal Letters, with David Melding and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones

    In the ninth episode of our series Wales: A Work in Progress, the IWA's Co-Director Joe Rossiter speaks to David Melding and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones about their new booklet: The Federal-Confederal Letters.You can read the booklet at:https://simplebooklet.com/thefederalconfederalletters1#page=1

    35 min
  6. Wales: A Work in Progress - Episode 8: All things tax with Dr Edward Jones & Dr Rhys ap Gwilym

    11/22/2024

    Wales: A Work in Progress - Episode 8: All things tax with Dr Edward Jones & Dr Rhys ap Gwilym

    In the eighth episode of our series Wales: A Work in Progress, the IWA's Co-Director Joe Rossiter speaks to Senior Lecturers in Economics at Bangor University, Dr Edward Jones and Dr Rhys ap Gwilym. We discuss what is devolved to Wales when it comes to tax (as well as what isn't) and consider the options available for future changes to taxation.

    52 min
  7. the welsh agenda - Living and Working in the Welsh Language - Episode 2: Victoria Kioi talks to Gabin Kongolo

    07/27/2024

    the welsh agenda - Living and Working in the Welsh Language - Episode 2: Victoria Kioi talks to Gabin Kongolo

    In this episode, Victoria Kioi, editor in residence at the welsh agenda, talks to actor Gabin Kongolo about the creative sector in Wales, learning Welsh later in life, his Congolese heritage, and navigating the creative industry.Gabin Kongolo is a poet and actor. His work includes film-poem Ndako and he was recently featured in Bariau (2024).

    51 min
  8. Wales: A Work in Progress - Episode 7: the Review of the UK Constitution, with Steph Coulter

    05/30/2024

    Wales: A Work in Progress - Episode 7: the Review of the UK Constitution, with Steph Coulter

    In the seventh episode of our series Wales: A Work in Progress, the IWA's Policy and External Affairs Manager Joe Rossiter talks to Steph Coulter from the Bennett Institute for Public Policy.Wales: A Work in Progress is the companion piece of our project on the constitutional future of Wales supported by the Legal Education Foundation. In this series, we explore options for Wales' future in conversation with experts and people interested in shaping the way forward for our country.In keeping with the IWA's independence, we don't take position - rather, we want to give voice to different options and examine the evidence to understand what the best path might be for Wales, and why.

    38 min
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