The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, Explained - Grid IP
Planning
Policy
Published 10 Dec, 2025
2 min overview
The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, Explained
Overview
The United Nations has launched the first-ever Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) to accelerate progress toward more sustainable, resilient transportation systems.
Why It Matters
We’re living in the most explosive era of infrastructure expansion in history. By 2050, the world’s paved roads are expected to grow by 60%. The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport is an opportunity to encourage coordinated action across countries and sectors.
Key insight
Most infrastructure impacts on nature are decided well before construction begins, yet that’s where attention has been limited.
Who It’s For
This foundational explainer is for anyone looking to understand the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport and its relevance to nature-positive infrastructure.
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