Global Constitution

About Us

The Open Science Justice Lab, based at the University of Amsterdam, is dedicated to collaborative research, public engagement, and open-access knowledge sharing to promote research to develop a Global Constitution. It is funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) under the Spinoza Price awarded to Prof. Joyeeta Gupta. It explores how a 21st-century Global Constitution could address today’s global challenges without marginalizing local issues. By inviting diverse perspectives, we aim to shape a framework for a more just and sustainable world

Our Approach

Sharing our Earth

The Open Science Justice Lab brings together scholars, policymakers, activists, and the general public to foster new ways of thinking about governance beyond traditional national frameworks. In an era of fragmented governance, where decision-making is dispersed across multiple national, regional, and international institutions, addressing global challenges—such as climate change, economic inequality, and technological transformation—requires a unified approach. While fragmentation is inevitable, it should not hinder collective action. By embracing the principle of Sharing Our Earth, the Lab promotes collaborative efforts to rethink legal and institutional structures, encouraging a vision of global governance that prioritizes the well-being of both people and the planet, ensuring that governance remains inclusive, just, and effective.

The Global Constitution Project

The Global Constitution Project (2024-2029), a pioneering effort led by Prof. Joyeeta Gupta, winner of the 2023 Spinoza Award explores what a 21st-century Global Constitution aims to create a legitimate framework that defines rights and responsibilities in an increasingly interconnected world.

In response to pressing global challenges such as climate change, economic inequality, legal challenges, and technological transformation, the project invites people from diverse backgrounds to contribute ideas on how governance should evolve to reflect the needs of both present and future generations for both humans and nature.

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