New global governance models are needed to keep up with a changing and often deteriorating global environment—locally, regionally, and globally—that are more networked and inclusive, fostering cooperationCooperation across borders and societies. The United NationsUnited Nations system still leads in the multilateral arena, but it must also adapt to meet today’s needs and live up to tomorrow’s expectations. Meanwhile, science diplomacyScience Diplomacy is effectively addressing the UN SDGs, science-policy interfaces, “boundary spanning,” and anticipation of future science-policy interactions.