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"All constitutions seek to articulate, with differing degrees of intensity and detail, the shared aspirations of a nation; the values which bind its people; and which discipline its government and its national institutions; the basic premises upon which judicial, legislative and executive power is to be wielded; the constitutional limits and the conditions upon which that power is to be exercised; and the moral and ethical direction which that nation has identified for its future." Kate O'Regan, Judge of the Constitutional Court, South Africa

This is a constitution for the digital age - a set of principles which defines this new nation, but not set in stone. 'Writing the constitution' involved ranking the propositions, as well as submitting them, by liking or disliking. You can browse the Nowheriesland constitution by date, popularity or category below. Ranking ceased at midnight on Sunday 9th September. 

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Buy the Nowhereisland Constitution poster - a selection of 150 propositions

Chris Lukey Environment

Nowhereisland will actively pursue the welfare of non-human animals: all avenues to avoid killing animals will be pursuing.

13 Dislike 8

 

Kevin Environment

Every citizen will have a clear view of the sky.

62 Dislike 4

 

Leo O'Connor Jr Environment

Nowhereisland will have the right to breath clean air and drink clean water, and fight those who dirty those things.

23 Dislike 2

 

Michael Environment

All electricity that is utilized anywhere on Nowhereisland or within its waters will be derived from renewable sources.

29 Dislike 0

 

Michael Environment

Any waste that is produced on Nowhereisland will be handled and disposed of in a way that is environmentally friendly.

73 Dislike 2

 

Michael Environment

Nowhereisland will actively prevent waste in the form of garbage and plastic from ending up in its surrounding waters.

47 Dislike 2

 

Michael Environment

Nowhereisland's surrounding waters will be considered national park space to preserve and protect fish and wildlife.

20 Dislike 1

 

Michael Environment

The southwestern quarter of Nowhereisland will be dedicated national park to preserve plant and animal biodiversity.

14 Dislike 3

 

Michael Environment

The term "environmentally friendly" will be defined as having no net negative impact on the planet earth.

20 Dislike 2

 

Kelsey Lepp Environment

Citizens will treat natural resources with thought towards impact on human an animal species, together, in best interest.

23 Dislike 3

 

Katharine Hill Environment

All citizens of Nowhereisland will do everything in their power to conserve and respect the islands' natural resources.

28 Dislike 1

 

frosajt91 Environment

Every Nowherian will own a garden.

21 Dislike 10

 

pupila midriatica Environment

All that surrounds me is a living creature. I will treat it with care. We are all one: animals, plants, water, air.

19 Dislike 4

 

Sadsymagoo Environment

Economic decisions will involved the cost to the environment and society.

12 Dislike 0

 

Sadsymagoo Environment

All political decisions will consider sustainability.

17 Dislike 1

 

Sadsymagoo Environment

All citizens will be involved in planting of native trees.

11 Dislike 2

 

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Nowhereisland is a Situations project led by artist Alex Hartley, one of 12 Artist Taking the Lead projects for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad funded by Arts Council England. We also gratefully acknowledge the support of the University of the West of England, Bristol; Bloomberg; Nicky Wilson Jupiter Artland; the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Yellowbrick Tracking.

Identity designed by Fraser Muggeridge studio and Wolfram Wiedner, website by Wolfram Wiedner.