| Launch of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport - 2026 – 2035 10 December 2025, 10:00 – 13:00, ECOSOC Chamber, UNHQ Registration for non-governmental organizations and other stakeholders now open Deadline: 02 December 2025 Background In 2023, the General Assembly declared the first ever United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport to start in 2026. The General Assembly, through resolution 78/148 titled “Strengthening the links between all modes of transport to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals” also called for the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) to develop an Implementation Plan for the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, in collaboration with the UN Regional Commissions and in consultation with Member States, the United Nations system and all other relevant stakeholders. The Implementation Plan will be launched on 10 December 2025, 10:00AM – 1:00PM at a Special Event in the ECOSOC Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This multi-stakeholder event will also signify the launch of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport. It will provide an opportunity for Member States and a variety of stakeholders to showcase their commitment to sustainable transport, share good practices and make announcements of the actions and activities they intend to take to advance sustainable transport during the UN Decade. Participation The Launch of the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport 2026 – 2035 will be open to all those in possession of valid UN Grounds Passes for the UNHQ in New York, up to the capacity of the Conference room. Representatives from non-governmental organizations and other relevant stakeholders not in possession of valid UN Grounds passes for the UNHQ in New York wishing to attend the event in-person will need to request registration using this form: https://indico.un.org/event/1020255/. Deadline: 2 December 2025. For more information about the event, please, check here: https://sdgs.un.org/sustainabletransportlaunch Call for Commitments The United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport aims at catalyzing accelerated action towards more sustainable transport systems worldwide. To support this goal, all stakeholders are encouraged to put forward bold, forward-looking initiatives that will propel us towards more sustainable transport and a more sustainable world for future generations at the launch of the UN Decade. In September 2025, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs opened a call for voluntary commitments from Member States and other stakeholders to support action during the UN Decade. These commitments will be highlighted throughout the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport at different events, starting with the 10 December 2025 launch. To enhance transparency and accountability, all initiatives will be registered on a dedicated digital space, hosted on the UN Decade website, which allows the public to access information. The action commitments will become a prominent part of the implementation and follow-up of the UN Decade. Further commitments and initiatives can be registered in 2026 to support the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport and to turn the associated Implementation Plan into action. Stay updated on latest developments and initiatives related to the United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport. Sign up to our mailing list: https://mdirector-pages.com/transport-mailing-list | 
