Yn 1993, pan oedd ICML yng Nghymru ddiwetha, daeth Deddf yr Iaith Gymraeg i rym, gan ddod ag ymchwydd newydd o egni i fyd cynllunio iaith wnaeth siapio tirwedd ieithyddol y Gymru sydd ohoni. Nage canlyniad gweithred llywodraeth yn unig oedd y ddeddf honno na’r cynnydd ychwaith. Mewn gwirionedd, mae llawer o newidiadau wedi digwydd er gwaetha’ llywodraethau’r gorffennol. Ac er y byddwn i, wrth gwrs, yn dweud bod y Llywodraeth yng Nghymru bellach yn cymryd rhan flaenllaw mewn cynllunio iaith, rwy’n diolch o galon i’r miloedd wnaeth ymgyrchu, protestio, a dylanwadu y tu ôl i’r llenni. Chi yw’r sbardun ddechreuodd y daith at ble ry’n ni heddi.Yr heriau sydd o’n blaenau
In 1993, when ICML was last in Wales, the Welsh Language Act came into force, bringing with it a new surge of energy in language planning and shaping the linguistic landscape of the Wales in which we live in today. That Act and the ensuing progress wasn’t just a result of government action. In fact, many changes have occurred despite the governments of the past. And while, of course, I would say that Government in Wales has now taken a leading role in language planning, I extend a heartfelt diolch to the thousands of individuals who campaigned, protested, and exerted influence behind the scenes. You are the catalysts who helped on the way to where we stand today.The Challenges Ahead