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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

Ben Tudor Environment

All citizens must be entirely carbon neutral - getting all power from the sun, wind, and other renewable sources.

31 Dislike 5

 

marcus Environment

All citizens must have basic skill to grow on food.

20 Dislike 11

 

Katharine Hill Environment

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

28 Dislike 1

 

k.tucky Environment

All citizens should be tree huggers (environmentally friendly).

6 Dislike 12

 

Rob G Environment

All citizens should have the opportunity to learn how to keep honey bees.

50 Dislike 1

 

Sadsymagoo Environment

All citizens will be involved in planting of native trees.

11 Dislike 2

 

T Environment

All citizens, wherever they are in the world, should plant a tree every year.

27 Dislike 1

 

ZRose Environment

All creatures will be safe and welcome on the island.

20 Dislike 4

 

Thomas D Environment

All dogs are to wear nappys.

9 Dislike 23

 

Bruce K Environment

All dogs welcome.

9 Dislike 7

 

Michael Environment

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

29 Dislike 0

 

ginamclayton Environment

All farm crops shall be vertically grown and farmers should use solar powered jet packs to take care of the crops.

26 Dislike 5

 

MB Downunder Environment

All fast food chain restaurants will be banned.

27 Dislike 2

 

Andi Environment

All land should be free, and each citizen is responsible for building and maintaining their own home.

22 Dislike 1

 

Man Able Environment

All materials used shall be from sustainable sources and all waste shall be recyclable.

47 Dislike 1

 

Aisling Environment

All outdoor artificial lights turned off from dusk - dawn one night of the week to allow everyone to marvel at the stars.

125 Dislike 3

 

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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.

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