Future Generations Institutions to Implement International Obligations towards Future Generations

The Role and Activity of the Deputy Commissioner for Fundamental Rights Ombudsman for Future Generations in Shaping Environmental Protection in Hungary

“…12 UN Secretary General 2013, notes 62-67. 13 Ibid, note 56. 14 The representation of future generations continues to be a high priority of the United Nations: the 2021 report of the UN Secretary-General `Our Common Agenda´ builds on the proposal of the 2013 report, and further investigates the institutional framework for future generations.…”

“…12 Among these proposals, special attention shall be dedicated to the establishment of a High Commissioner for Future Generations, who, according to the report, could help in addressing the long-term consequences of present-day actions by drawing attention to future impacts in tangible, non-abstract terms, and supporting sustainability in planning government decisions. 13 However, these proposals have not yet been implemented. 14 Nevertheless, a high-level institution dedicated to the protection of future generationsas also pointed out in the reportcould be based on the already functioning national institutions specialized in protecting their interests and needs.…”