The Great Transformation: A Roadmap to 2100

 

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We stand at a crossroads in the 21st century. For decades, the global order has been defined by extreme wealth concentration, persistent colonial-era disparities, and a relentless pursuit of productivist growth that is rapidly outpacing the Earth's ability to sustain us.  

The Global Justice Report 2026 offers a radical, data-driven alternative. It is not merely a climate policy or a tax proposal; it is a comprehensive, quantified plan to reconcile planetary habitability with shared human prosperity.  

The Triple Pillar of Sustainability

The report concludes that a liveable future is technically and materially possible, but only through the simultaneous implementation of three core pillars:  

Fast Energy Decarbonization: A total transition to renewable energy sources, with fossil fuels eliminated from the global energy mix before the end of the century.  

Structural Sufficiency: A paradigm shift that values human well-being over endless material accumulation. This includes cutting annual working hours in half (from ~2,100 to ~1,000) and shifting economic activity from material-heavy sectors to immaterial ones, such as education, health, and culture.  

Radical Inequality Compression: Reducing disparities in income, wealth, and political power, both between nations and within them. This is not just a moral imperative—it is the prerequisite for financing the climate transition and maintaining the political stability required to sustain it.  

Defining the New Global Order

At the heart of this vision is the Global Justice Platform, an institutional framework designed to replace the current plutocratic global system.  

Prosperity for All

The platform aims for a target of €5,000 in monthly per capita income for every country by 2100, effectively closing the current 16-fold gap between the world's richest and poorest regions. By shifting productivity gains toward leisure and immaterial services rather than purely material production, this goal is compatible with keeping global warming below 1.8°C.  

The Global Justice Fund (GJF)

The GJF serves as the engine of this transformation.  

Funding: It utilizes a global wealth tax (rising to 20% on billionaires) and a global income tax (rising to 90% at the highest levels). 

Democratic Governance: In contrast to the current IMF and World Bank—where rich nations hold voting power far exceeding their population share—the GJF operates on a "one-person-one-vote" principle, shifting power from a global elite to the global population.  

Country Dividends: The fund redistributes resources through equal per-capita dividends to all nations, specifically earmarked for climate infrastructure, healthcare, and high-quality education.  

Why Sufficiency Matters More Than Degrowth

The report provides a critical insight into the climate debate: targeted sufficiency is more effective than aggregate degrowth. 

While many climate discussions focus on simple GDP reduction, the Global Justice Report proves that by focusing on what we produce rather than just how much, humanity can achieve higher living standards with a significantly smaller ecological footprint. By transitioning the economy toward immaterial sectors—such as health and education—the world can reduce its reliance on fossil-fuel-intensive production without sacrificing prosperity. 

Gender Equality: The platform includes a systemic shift toward full gender equality, with men and women converging on equal economic and domestic labour hours and pay, a transition supported by the reduced overall work week. 

Nature Recovery: By implementing a strict global ban on deforestation and a 25% reduction in land-intensive grazing, the plan allows global forest cover to return to 1900 levels, creating a massive, natural carbon sink.  

A Call for Political Mobilization

The authors of the report are candid: the obstacles are not technical or financial; they are political.  

The transition from a world of extreme, extractive inequality to a sustainable, democratic international order mirrors the historical shift from national plutocracy to democracy in the 20th century. While the ultra-rich will naturally oppose these measures, the report demonstrates that nearly 90% of the world’s population will see their monetary income double by 2100 under this plan. 

The Global Justice Report does not pretend the road ahead is easy. It requires intense collective mobilization and legislative courage. But it offers something that has been absent in climate discourse: a transparent, quantified, and institutionally grounded path to a world where equality and planetary health are not just compatible—they are mutually reinforcing. 

To explore the data, models, and full research initiative, visit GlobalJusticeProject.wid.world.

A Shared Future: How One Hour is Powering a Nation’s Energy Resilience

 

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In a time where geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions threaten the stability of our power grids, the call for national security has moved beyond policy—it has reached the very light switches in our homes and the façades of our cities. Recognizing the urgency of this State of National Energy Emergency, declared under Executive Order No. 110, s. 2026, SM Supermalls has stepped forward as the first mall operator to champion the Department of Energy’s (DOE) transformative Oras Natin sa Efficiency (O.N.E.) campaign. 

This is more than a simple conservation effort; it is a movement to turn awareness into a collective national habit.  

The Power of “One”

The campaign is anchored on a simple yet profound message: “One Hour, One Energy, One Nation”. 

The premise is straightforward: during a designated energy reduction window, participating SM properties will switch off non-essential lights—including pylons, façade lighting, and decorative displays—and minimize unnecessary power consumption. But the impact is intended to be far greater than a single hour of darkness. 

“At first, one hour may seem small. One switch turned off. One appliance unplugged. One light dimmed,” says Engr. Junias M. Eusebio, Vice President for Mall Operations at SM Supermalls. “But when many people do it together, across homes, malls, offices, and communities, that one hour becomes something bigger. It becomes a shared habit. It becomes a national effort”.

From Awareness to Action

The initiative was brought to life through a ceremonial switch-off event at the iconic SM Mall of Asia Globe, attended by leaders from the Department of Energy, Pasay City local government, and community influencers. 

However, SM’s commitment extends well beyond the ceremonial stage:

Operational Accountability: SM will assign dedicated energy officers to monitor participation and report actual energy savings directly to the DOE.  

Educational Outreach: Leveraging its network of malls, SM will disseminate DOE-approved energy efficiency tips to tenants, employees, and millions of daily visitors, encouraging them to bring these sustainable habits home. 

A Culture of Sustainability: This campaign integrates seamlessly with the existing SM Green Movement and SM Cares, which advocate for long-term climate action through solar energy and electric vehicle (EV) charging initiatives.  

Moving the Nation Forward

As Pasay City Mayor Imelda G. Calixto-Rubiano noted during the launch, the success of this campaign relies on the vital participation of both the private sector and local communities.  

Ultimately, the O.N.E. campaign proves that energy security is not just the responsibility of the government or large corporations—it is a shared concern that affects every Filipino household and business. By embracing these small, consistent changes, the nation is not just saving power; it is actively protecting its energy future.  

“It is not just about one hour,” as highlighted during the event. “It is about what that one hour teaches us. That energy efficiency can be practical. That sustainability can be part of everyday life. That small habits, when shared by many, can help move a nation forward”.  

Together, one hour truly can count for one nation. 

A Legacy of Green: How SM Supermalls Redefined the Filipino Landscape

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Decades before environmental consciousness became a global mandate, one institution in the Philippines was already architecting a quieter, more resilient future. What began as a singular vision in the 1990s—the installation of a wastewater treatment plant at SM Southmall—would eventually cascade into a nationwide movement, fundamentally altering the relationship between commerce and nature.  

This was not merely a corporate strategy; it was the conviction of Mr. Hans Sy, Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings. Mr. Sy championed a radical philosophy: that the unrelenting pace of business growth and the delicate necessity of environmental stewardship are not enemies, but partners in progress.  

Engineering a Greener Future

Long before the Securities and Exchange Commission made sustainability disclosures a requirement for 2026, SM Supermalls had already woven conservation into its DNA. Today, the scale of this commitment is staggering:  

Water as a Precious Resource: The company recycles approximately 6.6 million cubic meters of wastewater annually—a volume that would fill nearly 3,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools.  

Harvesting the Rain: At SM Baguio, the mall has pioneered the capture of over 19,000 cubic meters of rainwater, repurposing it for operational and kitchen use, thereby easing the burden on the surrounding community’s water supply.  

The Power of the Sun: The operator has transformed its vast rooftops into massive energy plants, deploying an estimated 200,000 solar panels across 65 hectares. This initiative not only provides a buffer against energy crises but drastically slashes the company's carbon footprint.  

Community-Led Change

SM Supermalls has moved beyond infrastructure to change the habits of the people who walk through its doors. Through its Trash To Cash Recycling Market, the operator has successfully diverted 1.5 million kilograms of recyclables from landfills every single year. By gamifying waste segregation, they have turned the simple act of visiting a mall into a collective contribution toward a cleaner nation.  

Furthermore, the integration of SkyGardens and expansive open spaces has served a dual purpose: providing iconic venues for Filipinos to gather while utilizing natural ventilation to purify the air, proving that architectural beauty can also be an ecological asset. 

Driving Toward Tomorrow

As the world shifts toward sustainable mobility, SM Supermalls is positioning itself at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. With 160 EV charging stations already installed and plans for further expansion, the company is ensuring that the infrastructure of the future is ready today.  

For SM Supermalls, the journey is far from over. As they continue to grow their footprint across the Philippines and China, their pledge remains clear: to build spaces that do not just serve the present, but safeguard the well-being of future generations. Sustainability is not just an initiative for SM—it is the core of their vision to keep creating, connecting, and evolving for the communities they serve.  

What aspect of SM Supermalls' sustainability efforts—such as their solar energy integration or community recycling programs—do you find most impactful for the future of urban development in the Philippines?