{"id":1263,"date":"2026-10-14T10:13:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agora.united.earth\/?page_id=1263"},"modified":"2026-10-31T13:07:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:07:02","slug":"nodes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agora.united.earth\/en\/nodes\/","title":{"rendered":"Nodes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-95503a5a\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-43534e24\"><a href=\"https:\/\/united.earth\/en\/initiative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Initiative<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/united.earth\/en\/organisation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Organisation<\/strong><\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/development\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"34280\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/united.earth\/en\/development\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"34280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Development<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/init.united.earth\/en\/operations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Operations<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/united.earth\/en\/website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7e437856\"><a href=\"\/en\/organisation\/united-earth-foundation\/\">United Earth Foundation<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/organisation\/united-earth-councils\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"10027\">United Earth Councils<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/organisation\/united-earth-parties\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"169\">United Earth Parties<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/organisation\/united-earth-pact\/\">United Earth Pact<\/a> | Nodes | <a href=\"https:\/\/united.earth\/en\/organisation\/organisation-culture\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"42671\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Organisation culture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-text\">Nodes<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-3352aeab\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/nodes\/node-creator\">Become a node creator<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-1a94d802\" alt=\"\" title=\"urbnode-network\" src=\"https:\/\/united.earth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/urbnode-network.webp\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">A global network rooted in local communities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-151c9eae\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Nodes are the main operational connection points of the United Earth initiative. Together, they form a growing global network of people working to establish Earth Parliament and build the foundations of a democratic system capable of addressing humanity&#8217;s global challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The network begins locally \u2014 in cities, towns, villages, and other places where people live. Each node provides a point of connection between its community and the wider United Earth initiative.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Nodes are locally anchored but globally oriented. Their primary purpose is to mobilise people around a shared global vision, connect local initiative with international cooperation, and help build the organisations and democratic institutions that United Earth proposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Nodes do not replace existing governments or claim political authority over their territories. They are civic initiatives that contribute to the development of a future global democratic system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Building the network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c234db8d\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The first task is straightforward: establish a visible and growing network of nodes across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">During this initial phase, node creators and participants focus on four main activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Promoting the United Earth vision:<\/strong> Introducing people to the WHY\u2013WHAT\u2013HOW (WWH) proposal and encouraging informed public discussion about the need for global democratic governance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expanding the network:<\/strong> Establishing new nodes, connecting interested people, and helping the initiative grow through local engagement and international cooperation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Building the organisation:<\/strong> Identifying and recruiting people interested in contributing to the United Earth Councils, the formation of United Earth Parties, and other parts of the emerging institutional structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Developing Earth Parliament Day (EPD):<\/strong> Organising and participating in an annual global event that becomes increasingly visible as the network expands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">A node can begin with a single person willing to take the initiative. That person becomes its first contact and helps others in the area discover United Earth and become involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The early work of a node does not require an established local organisation, a large membership, or extensive resources. Its immediate contribution is to establish a presence, make connections, and help the network grow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Discovering nodes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-e83a59fc\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/agora.united.earth\/nodes\/nodes-map\">Nodes Map<\/a> provides a geographic overview of the emerging network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/agora.united.earth\/nodes\/nodes-directory\">Nodes Directory<\/a> offers another way to discover nodes and explore the network as it develops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Together, these tools make United Earth&#8217;s geographical expansion visible. Every new node adds another connection point to the global structure, even if local activity is still at an early stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The presence of a node on the map represents an established point of contact, not necessarily an organised community or an active discussion group. Its activities and participation can grow over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Nodes and AGORA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-48f535e0\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">AGORA is the digital infrastructure being developed for Earth Citizenship, democratic deliberation, policy development, and participation across the United Earth network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The initial AGORA system has been developed, including functionality for creating nodes and connecting them to their own discussion spaces. However, access will initially be limited to approved adult participants who have completed a personal onboarding and verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">This phased approach allows United Earth to begin building the node network while developing stronger safeguards for privacy, identity and age verification \u2014 particularly important for the future participation of children and young people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">As these safeguards and the necessary resources become available, Earth Citizenship registration and AGORA participation can be opened more broadly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">In this way, the first node creators also help establish the organisational and practical foundations for a much larger democratic community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Levels of nodes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-c670d26a\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The node network reflects the territorial structure envisioned by United Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">It includes four levels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local nodes<\/strong> connect people in cities, towns, villages, and other local communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Regional nodes<\/strong> provide connections and coordination across larger functional regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Blocal nodes<\/strong> connect the network at the level of major geopolitical blocs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The global node<\/strong> provides a connection point for the network as a whole.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Most nodes established during the initial phase will be local nodes. They can be initiated by individual Earth Citizens, while higher-level nodes are developed through more structured processes as the network expands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Together, these levels create a distributed civic infrastructure connecting local communities with the emerging global democratic system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">From local initiative to democratic participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-424e06ae\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The immediate focus is on building the network, but the longer-term role of nodes is considerably broader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">As AGORA develops and opens to wider participation, nodes will increasingly become arenas for democratic learning, deliberation, and political cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Participants will be able to examine global policy challenges, develop and discuss proposals, compare alternatives, explore their consequences, and take part in democratic processes across the levels of the emerging system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Through the Policy Area Index (PAI) and the Science, Ethics and Culture (SEC) competence framework, these activities can connect public participation with organised knowledge and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Nodes will thus evolve from initial points of contact into working components of a global democratic infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Their purpose is not simply to generate discussion, but to help demonstrate that informed, constructive democratic participation on global issues is possible at planetary scale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Become a node creator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-f3cbfa06\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">United Earth is initially recruiting adults who want to help establish the global node network and serve as its first local ambassadors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Applicants must be at least 18 years old, register under their real names, provide their city or place of residence, and be prepared to verify their identity and age through a personal onboarding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Approved applicants can claim Earth Citizenship, establish local nodes, and participate in the initially restricted AGORA environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Node creators do not need to be political professionals or experts. What matters is an understanding of United Earth&#8217;s purpose and a willingness to contribute constructively to building the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The work is open and transparent in its purpose. Participants are also encouraged to consider their personal security circumstances, particularly in countries where involvement in a global political initiative could expose them to significant risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><strong><a href=\"\/en\/nodes\/node-creator\">Become a node creator<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Toward Earth Parliament Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-bff2be5c\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Nodes play a key role in the transition strategy of the United Earth initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">As the network grows, nodes help demonstrate the emergence of a global democratic constituency capable of supporting the establishment of an Earth Parliament.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Through discussion, proposal development, and public participation, nodes contribute to building the democratic legitimacy required for planetary governance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text\">Toward Earth Parliament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-0e738311\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The long-term ambition is to build a global democratic constituency capable of supporting the establishment of Earth Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\">The node network provides a practical starting point. It connects the global vision with people and communities, helps build the institutional foundations, and gives the initiative a growing presence across the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text\">Through local engagement, organisational development, and Earth Parliament Day, the network can make the emergence of global democratic cooperation increasingly visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text\"><strong>Every new node adds another point of connection to the emerging global democratic system.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Initiative | Organisation | Development | Operations | Website United Earth Foundation | United Earth Councils | United Earth Parties | United Earth Pact | Nodes | Organisation culture Nodes Become a node creator A global network rooted in local communities Nodes are the main operational connection points of the United Earth initiative. 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