航空运输如何促进全球可持续发展

CONTENTS Foreword About the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport(2026 – 2035) FOREWORD Aviation is more than just a mode of transport. It is a catalyst for economicdevelopment and social progress, supporting 86.5 million jobs around the world andaccounting for 3.9% of global economic activity. Air transport fosters tourism andtrade and opens pathways for international business and cultural exchange. The United Nations Decade of Sustainable Transport, beginning in 2026, offersa defining moment for not only the aviation community but the entire globaltransport sector to raise awareness of mobility’s crucial role in contributing to theSustainable Development Goals and to advance these goals globally beyond 2030.For civil aviation, it is a chance to reaffirm its commitment in fostering sustainable For civil aviation, the UN Decade ofSustainable Transport is a chanceto reaffirm its commitment infostering sustainable development HALDANE DODD Executive DirectorAir Transport Action Group (ATAG) Aviation provides lifelines for remote communities, supports emergency andhumanitarian efforts and provides the very foundation for keeping the worldmoving. These contributions are reflected across the Sustainable DevelopmentGoals, from reducing inequalities and supporting decent work, to enabling At the same time, the industry is working hard to address its environmentalresponsibilities to reduce its impact on the climate. As we continue our journeytowards net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, we are expanding the use of cleanerfuels and implementing more efficient technologies and operational improvements The UN Decade of Sustainable Transport offers a platform to bring these elementstogether. For aviation, it is an opportunity to articulate what we contribute todayand what we can deliver in the years ahead: a global network that supports human This publication highlights those contributions, drawing on insights andperspectives from partners across the air transport community. It aimsto demonstrate what the global aviation industry brings to the table over I invite the international community, governments, organisations, and industryleaders across the globe to work with us in shaping a transport future that isinclusive, resilient and more sustainable. ABOUT THE UN DECADE OF SUSTAINABLETRANSPORT (2026 – 2035) Transport emphasises inclusive mobility and puts a spotlighton the sector’s central role in tackling the global climate andenvironmental crisis. Member States asked the United Nations Department ofEconomic and Social Affairs to develop an ImplementationPlan for the Decade, which was presented on 10 December2025 at the UN headquarters in New York City. This workhas been carried out in collaboration with the UN RegionalCommissions and in consultation with Member States, the UNsystem and other key stakeholders. The Implementation Plan Transport is the backbone of modern society. It links peopleto jobs, education, markets and healthcare, and it connectscommunities to one another. By enabling the movementof goods that fuel businesses and supply chains, transportdrives long-term economic growth and shared prosperity. Ultimately, the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport is a callfor collective action. It invites governments, industry, civilsociety, financial institutions and the UN system to align theirstrategies and investments with a shared vision for accessible,efficient, environmentally sustainable and resilient transport.By working together, the global community can use this In 2023, the United Nations General Assembly declaredthe UN Decade of Sustainable Transport to start in 2026,recognising that transport is fundamental to achieving theSDGs and to accelerate coordinated action well beyond 2030.For this to happen, all modes of transport — from active FOCUS AREAS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION THROUGH TRANSPORT The Implementation Plan provides a shared vision for the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport and outlines sixpriority areas and the means of implementation needed for transformative action by all relevant stakeholders. CIVIL AVIATION SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT AROUND THE GLOBE some role in supporting 15 out of the 17 SDGs. Throughgenerating connectivity between nations, aviation is a keydriver of economic and social development. Over half of allinternational tourists travel to their destination by air andevery year, aircraft carry about a third of global trade goodsby value. The global civil aviation sector also has one of the The world is facing enormous challenges: pulling millionsof people out of poverty, providing clean habitats, fosteringinnovation, building stable societies, taking care of an aging In 2015, the world’s governments, through the United Nations,agreed on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development toensure that parts of society are not left behind by the rapid paceof change. This Agenda is framed by 17 overarching Sustainable The Air Transport Action Group in partnership with