Building the Next Generation of Sustainable Human Civilization
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Global Citizen addresses critical weaknesses in our current civilization model through innovative infrastructure solutions that create economic opportunities while benefiting humanity and our planet. We practice "sustainable civilization design"—integrating ecology, economics, engineering, and social equity to create solutions that thrive within Earth's ecological boundaries.
Every project aligns with the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals, from transforming hazardous mine dumps into solar facilities to empowering entrepreneurs with portable solar power and preserving indigenous knowledge.
Our Mission
To build sustainable infrastructure solutions that transform global challenges into economic opportunities while advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We create profitable solutions that benefit communities, economies, and ecosystems simultaneously.
Our Vision
A world where human civilization thrives indefinitely within Earth's ecological boundaries, supported by infrastructure that regenerates rather than depletes our planet's resources.
Sustainable Communities
Creating settlements that balance economic growth with environmental stewardship while enhancing quality of life.
Integrated Infrastructure
Designing resilient systems that function independently and as integrated networks, maximizing resource efficiency.
Holistic Success Metrics
Measuring progress through both quantitative outcomes and qualitative improvements in wellbeing and sustainability.
Our Approach
Integrated Solutions for Complex Challenges
Global Citizen employs a comprehensive methodology that addresses the interconnected nature of environmental, economic, and social challenges. Our approach recognizes that sustainable civilization requires solutions that work across multiple dimensions simultaneously, creating synergies that amplify positive impact while generating economic sustainability.
Environmental Terraforming
Transforming degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems. We convert environmental liabilities into productive assets that generate resources, sequester carbon, and support communities.
Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure
Building adaptable systems that operate effectively standalone or integrated, prioritizing local empowerment and long-term sustainability.
Socioeconomic Enhancement
Creating prosperity pathways that preserve cultural heritage while building local capacity and ensuring communities are partners in development.
Our Projects
Transforming Vision into Reality
Our portfolio demonstrates how sustainable civilization design creates tangible solutions that address multiple challenges simultaneously. Each project serves as a proof of concept for scalable approaches that can be replicated globally, showing how innovative thinking transforms problems into opportunities while generating economic, environmental, and social returns.
SolarCap DRC Campus
Transforming mine dumps into eco-industrial complexes generating clean energy, harvesting water, and creating economic opportunities. This pilot validates a globally scalable approach for converting environmental hazards into community assets.
Launch: Q3 2025
K-Light
Solar-powered smart poles providing lighting, vehicle charging, and connectivity independent of traditional grids. Bringing smart city capabilities to any location while eliminating ongoing electricity costs.
Launch: Q1 2026
GoWatz NanoGrid
Portable solar power systems empowering entrepreneurs and providing disaster relief. Enables businesses and essential services to operate independently of unstable grids, creating economic independence and community resilience.
Launch: Q4 2025
Global Impact Through Local Solutions
Each project in our portfolio serves as a building block for sustainable civilization design, demonstrating how integrated approaches create value across environmental, economic, and social dimensions. Together, they form a comprehensive toolkit for communities worldwide seeking to build resilience, prosperity, and sustainability simultaneously.
SolarCap DRC Campus
Transforming Environmental Hazards into Sustainable Economic Powerhouses
Thousands of legacy mining sites worldwide, including the DRC's 450+ mine dumps, represent both environmental challenges and untapped opportunities for sustainable development.
The SolarCap DRC Campus transforms hazardous mine dumps into eco-industrial complexes that generate clean energy, harvest rainwater, produce drinking water, and create sustainable livelihoods. Advanced solar technology, specifically designed for unstable mine surfaces, maximizes energy production while each campus becomes a self-sustaining ecosystem with integrated water systems, agriculture, and community infrastructure.
This holistic solution addresses multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals simultaneously. The DRC pilot validates a scalable model for global replication, demonstrating how innovative thinking transforms environmental liabilities into engines of community prosperity and ecological restoration.
The SolarCap DRC Project begins Q3 2025.
K-Light
Smart Solar Infrastructure for Sustainable Communities
K-Light represents next-generation smart infrastructure—solar-powered intelligent poles providing comprehensive lighting and energy services independent of traditional grids. These systems bring smart city capabilities to any location, from urban centers to remote communities.
Each K-Light combines LED lighting, energy storage, and smart charging capabilities, creating multi-functional infrastructure nodes operating 24/7. Systems provide vehicle and mobile device charging while supporting additional technologies like Wi-Fi and security cameras.
The solar design eliminates ongoing electricity costs while enabling remote monitoring and management for optimized performance. K-Light helps communities build resilience and advance smart city capabilities, demonstrating how sustainable technology enhances quality of life while reducing environmental impact and operational costs.
Available for deployment Q1 2026.
GoWatz NanoGrid
Empowering Entrepreneurs with Reliable, Portable Solar Power
Millions of micro-entrepreneurs face unreliable electricity that limits business growth. The GoWatz NanoGrid delivers reliable, clean energy enabling businesses to operate independently of unstable grids.
This portable solar power system combines advanced batteries, efficient panels, and LED lighting to serve businesses from hair salons to medical clinics. Its robust design also makes it ideal for disaster relief—rapidly deployable to power emergency medical equipment, communications, and shelters when traditional infrastructure fails.
The scalable design accommodates single entrepreneurs or multi-unit configurations for health centers and emergency response facilities, ensuring reliable energy for both daily commerce and crisis response.
Through strategic partnerships and accessible pricing, the GoWatz NanoGrid creates economic independence while building resilient, energy-secure communities.
Available Q4 2025.
Leadership
Greggory Cates - Founder & CEO
Visionary Leader in Sustainable Civilization Design
With 15+ years in sustainable development and 25 years in engineering, Greggory combines scientific expertise with business acumen. His education includes an MBA in International Business/Strategy and a Master's in International Agricultural Development (UC Davis).
As Chief Scientist, he's conducted groundbreaking research from mosquito control systems to mine dump conversions, presenting at UNESCO and international energy conferences. Currently managing multi-million dollar projects while leading Global Citizen's innovative portfolio.
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The future of human civilization depends on our ability to create systems that can thrive indefinitely within Earth's ecological limits. This isn't just about clean energy—it's about reimagining how we live, work, and interact with our planet.
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Generate meaningful returns while funding sustainable infrastructure.
Global Transformation
Design communities that balance prosperity with planetary stewardship.
Ecosystem Partnerships
Building Tomorrow's Solutions Through Collaborative Innovation
We unite industry leaders, governments, indigenous communities, and organizations to transform challenges into opportunities. Our partnerships create solutions that are scalable, locally relevant, and mutually beneficial—proving that collaboration multiplies impact.
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