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We are striving to:
Bring about a new planetary governance paradigm capable of addressing the dire crises we face and stewarding our common world.
Uplift and recognise all people on Earth as equals, giving everyone voice on issues that affect humanity's collective future.
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This could be the most important century in the history of our species.
The coming years will determine whether tree of life will flourish beyond imagination or wither and collapse under the immense weight of our collective actions.
Existential threats call humanity's chance of surviving this century into question.
Billions of people still live in poverty and privation, left behind as developed countries pursue their own interests.
The planetary metacrisis is unfolding with no sign of relenting.
Yet our international system remains constrained by the principle of sovereignty. Countries put national interests ahead of global needs, and we all bear the costs.
The UN is powerless to compel countries to enact the deep changes needed.
In the past, countries' actions had local impacts. But today, the decisions of a single nation can have dire global consequences, and the people of Earth have no way to have a say on the issues that affect us.
Continuing with things as they are will spell disaster.
There's an opportunity yet to be seized, a way to to create a new model that works for the planet and all who call it home.
Across our planet, there are millions of people who see themselves as global citizens more than citizens of their country. We recognise the interconnectedness of our lives and the planet we share. We know that a better world is possible.
We now have the technologies to give this latent identity a form, a unified structure to channel our collective will and begin to address the global challenges we face.
Buckminster Fuller
The Proposal
Earth Nation is a movement to create a digital country, a country that anyone can join.
As a united entity that spans the globe, participating in the existing system but in a radical different way, we can take the first steps towards building a truly planetary society, where all human beings live dignified lives in harmony with the natural world.
But we should not tame our ambitions for fear of their magnitude and the shadows they cast.
We are propelling humanity along its trajectory of unity, from tribes and villages to nations, now reaching for something even greater.
So, how might we even begin such an endeavour?
Starting a digital country for global citizens to catalyse the change we need might seem absurd, infeasible, ridiculous, radical— maybe. It’s an idea fit for the state of our times.
What follows is a potential pathway.
Phase I
The first phase will focus on providing the seeds of a new collective narrative. Something that we can look to guide us as we move into the increasingly uncertain future.
Our goal here is to outline a new world view, to get people to ask themselves whether or not we should accept the way the world is and to start asking what should it be like.
As consequence of this will be attracting founding citizens. As our list of founding citizens grows, we will establish Earth Nation chapters in cities around the world — in-person community groups that allows them to congregate with other citizens in their own cities.
Phase II
Having established a community of citizens, this next phase has three primary focuses.
Create and empower local action groups whose aim is to influence local, regional, and national politics in their respective countries to align with planetary needs.
Develop digital infrastructure and services with the aim of delivering as much value to our citizens as possible. Why digital services? Because it is only through the internet that we can reach beyond borders and deliver access to freedom-preserving and empowering solutions to people around the world, many of whom live in countries controlled by oppressive regimes.
Endeavour to ensure internet access is available to everyone on Earth. Internet access is crucial as it is not only necessary to be a part of this digital country, but also because it is the ultimate tool of freedom and opportunity.
Phase III
As our society, economy, and influence grows to a point where it rivals and exceeds that of smaller nations, we will be in position where gaining diplomatic recognition as a country is possible.
According to international law, to become a legitimate country, we need a government, a defined territory, a permanent population, and the capacity to enter into relations with other states.
Each of these is an attainable for our digital country, though not in the order they are above.
Learn more in our Manifesto
We don't need recognition from the international community to achieve many of our goals.
We don't need approval or permission to do what is right.
Be the spark!
The existing international system is incapable of addressing the planetary crises we face and uplifting the billions left behind.
A new model is necessary. A model that we, united, can create.
The generations of humans alive to today — you reading this right now — have a responsibility. We have a responsibility embrace our role as stewards of Earth and meet this collective challenge — together.
Accepting this responsibility and the role you can play could be your most radical act.
The act we need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why a digital country?
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