2030s facts for kids

The 2030s is an upcoming decade that starts on 1 January 2030 and ends on 31 December 2039. Many countries and scientists have big plans for this exciting time in our future.

Global Goals for the 2030s

Countries around the world hope to solve major problems during this decade. The United Nations created the 2030 Agenda to help everyone on the planet. One main goal is ending extreme poverty with help from the World Bank and the United States. Leaders also want to provide clean water through UNICEF and the World Health Organization. Other important goals include worldwide Internet access, better reading skills, and universal health care.

Protecting our environment is another huge mission. Leaders made promises at the COP26 meeting and in the Glasgow Climate Pact. Over 100 nations plan to reverse forest loss. Countries like India and China want to use cleaner energy. The European Commission also wants to reduce harmful greenhouse gases by 2030. Many nations have special plans, such as Kenya Vision 2030, Saudi Vision 2030, and Egypt Vision 2030. In cities like London, Transport for London plans to run only electric buses.

Space and Science Discoveries

Missions to Outer Space

Robotic explorers will visit distant worlds in our solar system. In 2030, the Europa Clipper spacecraft will arrive at Jupiter's icy moon Europa. The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer will also reach Jupiter's moons in 2031. NASA plans to retire the International Space Station in 2031 by guiding it into the Pacific Ocean. Later in 2034, a flying robotic probe named Dragonfly will land on Saturn's moon Titan.

Technology and Computers

Computers will change rapidly throughout the 2030s. Scientists hope to build a powerful quantum computer by 2035. Researchers working on ITER want to test new clean energy from fusion. In 2038, computer experts will solve the year 2038 problem, which affects older Unix time digital clocks.

Major World Events and Sports

International Sports Tournaments

• The 2030 Winter Olympics will take place in the French Alps.
• The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
• In 2031, the United States will host the Rugby World Cup.
• The 2032 Summer Olympics will gather athletes in Brisbane, Australia.
• In 2034, the 2034 Winter Olympics will go to Salt Lake City.

Culture and Celebrations

The city of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia will host the World Expo in 2030. In 2037, language experts plan to release a new edition of the Oxford English Dictionary.

See also

In Spanish: Años 2030 para niños

• List of decades, centuries, and millennia
• Generation Z
• Generation Alpha
• Generation Beta