Global Politics and Institutions

Principles and visions for a new globalism 4. Visions of Regional Economies in a Great Transition World (Rosen and Schweickart) Reinventing economies for the twenty-first century 5. Transforming the Corporation (White) Redesigning the corporation for social purpose 6. Trading into the Future: Rounding the Corner to Sustainable Development (Halle) International trade in a sustainable and equitable world 7. Security in the Great Transition (Knight) Imagining a transition to a world without war 8. How Technology Could Contribute to a Sustainable World (Vergragt) Technological innovation and human choice Alignment and tension between contemporary values and a new global humanism 10. The Role of Well-being in a Great Transition (Stutz) Improved quality-of-life as an attractor for dematerialized societies New frontiers for transforming cities 13. Climate Change: Redemption through Crisis (Kartha) The climate challenge and paths to an equitable solution 14. Resilience and Pluralism: Ecosystems and Society in a Great Transition (Lucas, Bennett) Human impacts on the biosphere and socio-ecological management GTI is a global network of engaged thinkers and thoughtful activists who are committed to rigorously assessing and creatively imagining a great transition to a future of enriched lives, human solidarity, and a healthy planet. GTI's message of hope aims to counter resignation and pessimism, and help spark a citizens movement for carrying the transition forward. This paper series elaborates the global challenge, future visions, and strategic directions. Author Chella Rajan is a Senior Fellow at Tellus Institute where he leads the Program on Global Politics and Institutions. His research has centered on the interactions among social, political, technological and environmental factors relating to sustainable development. His current work focuses on the conditions for the formation of a global political community with a common identity. His numerous publications include a book on automobility and environmental policy. Rajan holds a doctorate in environmental science and engineering from the Acknowledgements I am grateful to Working Group members and colleagues at the Tellus Institute for providing me invaluable advice on earlier drafts of this paper. Special thanks are due to Sylvia Karlsson, Orion Kriegman and Paul Raskin for their excellent specific suggestions throughout the document.