In the world of Bridges, civic actors and social movements across different causes and localities recognise their interdependence and create stronger, well-resourced networks and infrastructures to shape global and local developments. State power is balanced by bottom–up democratic institutions and an increasingly autonomous civil society. Global collaborative action for sustainable solutions is driven by community-led and publicly owned media platforms, solidarity networks, and consideration of diverse and indigenous knowledges and worldviews. Narratives of change emphasise holistic perspectives, aiming to inform and foster shared identities across differences. The spread of a deeper appreciation of the interconnectedness between people, nature and governance systems— including land, sea and the environment—impacts domestic and global politics and leads to a paradigm shift in the global economy. While new collaborations form across sectors and interest groups, recognising a shared humanity, new foundations are added to a global architecture that seeks to create lasting peace.