Towards a syllabus of radical hope

Circularity in the context of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) refers to the promotion of a circular economy within these unique and often vulnerable environments. Circular economies focus on minimizing waste, reusing and recycling materials, and promoting sustainable consumption patterns. This approach is particularly relevant for SIDS due to their limited resources, susceptibility to climate change, and vulnerability to environmental degradation. In this connection Wales as a devolved administration of the UK may be regarded as modeling a SID. This is because its Well-being of Future Generations Act requires public bodies in Wales to think about the long-term impact of their decisions, to work better with people, communities and each other, and to prevent persistent problems such as poverty, health inequalities and climate change. The Act is unique to Wales, attracting interest from countries across the world as it offers a huge opportunity to make a long-lasting, framework change to current and future generations. In particular, Wales has a new education system which complements the Act by allowing students to compose their own curriculum within the educational framework of circularity and a syllabus of radical hope. This means they can become grassroots players in the development of their small island.