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Global Governance

Which decisions need coordination across borders, and which should remain local?

Shared consequences can require coordination, but distance from decision-making can weaken accountability. The Human Constitution does not prescribe a world government. Its lens asks which level has the capacity and legitimacy to act, how responsibilities are distributed and how local communities retain a voice. A global agreement also needs implementation, correction and a fair account of its burdens.

A question to sit with (optional): Why does this decision belong at this level, and how can those affected challenge it?

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