Global Constitution Workshop – Join the Conversation on June 13th

What would a 21st-century global constitution look like—one that embraces equity, sustainability, and justice for all life on Earth?

As part of a new initiative led by Professor Joyeeta Gupta, Vice-Chair of the Prince Claus Chair Curatorium and recipient of the 2023 Spinoza Prize, we warmly invite all (alumni) Chairholders to participate in a unique online workshop on June 13, 2025, from 13:00–15:00 CET.

This interactive workshop is part of the Global Constitution Project (2024–2029), a bold effort to reimagine our shared responsibilities—toward each other, toward the planet, and toward future generations. It aligns closely with the mission of the Prince Claus Chair, promoting interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration between scholars from the Global South and the Netherlands.

Workshop Details

Date: Thursday, 13 June 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00 CET
Location: Online (Link will be shared with confirmed participants)

Led by Prof. Gupta, the workshop will:

• Bring together Chairholders across generations
• Offer a platform for rich discussion on global constitutionalism, equity, sustainability, and technology
• Invite your voice and expertise into a collective, forward-thinking vision

Contribute an Essay: What Should a Global Constitution Include?

In preparation for the workshop, we also invite you to submit a short essay (approx. 1,000 words) exploring your vision of what a global constitution for the 21st century should include.

You might wish to:

• Propose guiding values or principles
• Suggest institutional or governance models
• Share an excerpt or framework of a draft constitution
• Reflect from a regional, cultural, or thematic perspective

Essay Deadline: June 12, 2025
Submit via:
✉️ essay@globalconstitution.org
🌐 https://globalconstitution.org/essays

Even if you are unable to attend the workshop, your essay is more than welcome. All contributions will be published in a collective digital volume hosted by the Global Constitution Project and the Prince Claus Chair platform. Contributors will be fully acknowledged as co-authors.

Workshop Agenda

13:00 – 13:10 | Welcome & Introduction
13:10 – 13:30 | Keynote by Prof. Joyeeta Gupta
13:30 – 13:55 | Session 1: Global Constitutionalism
13:55 – 14:20 | Session 2: Environmental Sustainability & Equity
14:20 – 14:45 | Session 3: Technology, Equity & Development
14:45 – 14:55 | Reflections & Closing by Prof. Gupta
14:55 – 15:00 | Final Thank You & Wrap-up

Why Join?

• Be part of a groundbreaking global initiative
• Exchange ideas with fellow scholars across disciplines and regions
• Contribute to a visionary, living document that could influence academic, legal, and societal discourses
• Carry forward the legacy of Prince Claus in supporting equity, development, and cultural inclusivity

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to:
📧 contact@globalconstitution.org

We would be honored to have your voice and perspective in this important conversation.

Warm regards,
Joyeeta Gupta
Vice-Chair, Prince Claus Chair Curatorium
Lead, Global Constitution Project