The Global Constitution Project / 2024 – 2029
Distinguished Professor Joyeeta Gupta of the University of Amsterdam, and winner of the Spinoza Award 2023, is undertaking a research project to write a Global Constitution. The aim of this draft Constitution is to identify rights and responsibilities for all within the context of the Anthropocene. It aims to promote social wellbeing and environmental prosperity within an equitable world.
Key components of the project
Scientific research into various aspects of global governance and constitutionalism.
Perspectives from contributing authors, providing fresh and diverse ideas.
Workshops for collaborative discussions and refinement of the draft constitution.
What do we want you to do?
If you want to be a contributing author, write a 1000-word essay on what a 21st-century global constitution should include. All serious essays will be taken into consideration. Send your essay with your name, age and occupation to j.gupta@uva.nl or via the form in the QR code. The deadline for the next round is 30th June 2025. The essays will be assessed on a rolling basis.
Joyeeta Gupta (PhD)
Distinguished Professor of Climate Justice, Sustainability and Global Constitutionalism, University of Amsterdam
Submission criteria
Relevance: Essays should engage with the central themes of the project
Originality: We value fresh and innovative perspectives, creative thinking,
Clarity: Essays should be well-organized
Inclusiveness: We encourage submissions from a diverse range of voices.
References: We encourage academic style citations.