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The 2030s (pronounced "twenty-thirties" or "two thousand [and] thirties"; shortened to "the '30s" and also known as "The Thirties"[1]) is the next decade that will begin on 1 January 2030, and end on 31 December 2039.[2][3]
Plans and goals
[edit]- NASA plans to execute a crewed mission to Mars by the mid-2030s.[4]
- Targets of the goals of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda are set for 2030.[5]
- Some climate-related goals from COP26 are for 2030:
- The Glasgow Climate Pact aims to "[reduce] global carbon dioxide emissions by 55% by 2030 relative to the 2010 level".[6] However, based on existing pledges the emissions in the year 2030 will be 14% higher than in 2010.[7]
- More than 100 countries pledged to reverse deforestation.
- India plans to draw half of its energy requirement from renewable sources.[8]
- China aims to peak CO2 emissions before 2030.[9]
- The 2030 Climate Target Plan of the EU aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The European Commission made proposals in July 2021 for how to achieve this goal.[10]
- The international community, including the United Nations, World Bank, and the United States, have set the goal of completely eradicating extreme poverty by 2030.[11] Noting a significant decline in extreme poverty since 1990, the World Bank has noted that the end of extreme poverty is in sight and pledged to cut it down to at most 3% of the world's population by this time.[12]
- The World Health Organization and UNICEF have set a goal for universal access to basic sanitation by 2030.[13]
- The United Nations has made it a goal that Internet access and literacy will be universal by 2030.[14][15]
- The World Bank has called for all countries to implement universal health care by this time.[16]
- Kenya Vision 2030
- Saudi Vision 2030
- Egypt Vision 2030
- Qatar National Vision 2030
- National Development Plan 2030
- Kuwait Vision 2035
- Transport for London plans to make all buses electric.
- Finland plans on being a nicotineless and smokeless country by 2030.
Expected events
[edit]2030
[edit]- April: Europa Clipper will arrive at Jupiter's moon Europa.[17]
- The 2030 Winter Olympics will be held in French Alps.
- The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be held in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco (with anniversary match hosts Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay).
- The 2030 World Expo will be held in Saudi Arabia in its capital city of Riyadh.[18]
- The 2030 Mediterranean Games are expected to take place in Pristina, Kosovo.[19]
2031
[edit]- NASA plans to deorbit the International Space Station in January this year, directing any unbroken remnants into Point Nemo in the South Pacific Ocean.
- The 2031 Rugby World Cup will be held in the United States.
- The 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup will be held in the United States and other CONCACAF hosts.
- The 2031 Cricket World Cup will be held in India.
- The XXII Pan American Games will be held.
- The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (JUICE) will reach the Jovian system in July 2031.[20]
- In Kazakhstan, the switch of the writing script of the Kazakh language from the Cyrillic alphabet to the Latin alphabet is scheduled to be fully implemented by 2031.
- In the United Kingdom, the Universal Studios Great Britain theme park is expected to open subject to planning approvals.
2032
[edit]- As of 2025[update], the Strait of Messina Bridge between Sicily and Calabria is projected to be opened for traffic in 2032.
- 23 July – 8 August: The 2032 Summer Olympics is expected to take place in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.[21]
- June–July: Turkey and Italy will co-host the UEFA Euro 2032.[22]
- 2 November: The 2032 United States presidential election is scheduled to be held.
- 22 December: The asteroid 2024 YR4 which once had a impact rating of 3 on the Torino scale will pass by Earth.[23]
2033
[edit]- No credit and debit cards from Mastercard will have a magnetic stripe.[24]
- The 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup will be held in the United States.
2034
[edit]- The 2034 Winter Olympics is scheduled to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the United States.[25]
- The 2034 FIFA World Cup is set to be held in Saudi Arabia.
- Dragonfly is expected to land on Saturn's moon of Titan.[26]
- End of the project Northern Link (MTR), a rapid transit line in Hong Kong.
2035
[edit]- New petrol and diesel cars will be banned from sale in the United Kingdom and European Union.[27]
- ITER is expected to achieve full fusion in 2035.[28]
- The 2035 FIFA Women's World Cup will be held in the United Kingdom.
- All regions of the Lower Volga, southern Western Siberia and part of the Far East will experience a shortage of water resources for agriculture.[29]
- End of the project Pakistan Vision 2035, the successor to Pakistan Vision 2025 aimed at attaining regional and global leadership in its target sectors.[30]
- The world population is expected to reach 9 billion around this time.[31]
2036
[edit]- The United States military's lease on the island of Diego Garcia, part of the British Indian Ocean Territory, will expire if it is not renewed.[32]
- The 2036 Summer Olympics will be held.
- 4 November: The 2036 United States presidential election will be held.
2037
[edit]- The Oxford English Dictionary is expected to publish its completed revised third edition.[33]
- 10 July: The Apollo 10 lunar module, "Snoopy", will make a 4 million mile close approach to Earth.[34]
2038
[edit]- 19 January: Any computer systems still measuring time with signed 32-bit Unix time will fail because of the year 2038 problem.
- 25 April: Latest possible date for Easter, last occurred 1943.
- The 2038 FIFA World Cup will be held the location of which has not been determined.
2039
[edit]- 2 September: The destroyers-for-bases deal's 99-year rent-free leases to the United States by the United Kingdom will expire.
- Commemorations of the centenary of World War II will begin this year, continuing through 2045.[35]
- The 2039 FIFA Women's World Cup will be held the location of which has not been determined.
Technological advancements
[edit]The 2030s are widely expected to mark a period of transformative advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, biotechnology, and other emerging technologies. Experts anticipate that AI will play a central role in reshaping industries such as healthcare, transportation, education, and defense. According to a 2023 report by McKinsey & Company, generative AI alone could contribute up to $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy.[36]
By the early 2030s, AI is expected to achieve higher levels of generalization and autonomy, with systems capable of performing increasingly complex cognitive tasks. Researchers from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Anthropic forecast the potential emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) within this decade, although timelines vary.[37] Advances in hardware, such as neuromorphic and quantum computing, are also projected to accelerate AI capabilities.[38]
The 2030s are also expected to bring widespread deployment of autonomous vehicles, smart city infrastructures, and personalized medicine driven by AI and genomics. The World Economic Forum has described the decade as pivotal in the so-called "Fourth Industrial Revolution".[39]
Climate change
[edit]The 2030s are expected to be a critical decade in the progression of global warming. Scientific assessments project that the Earth is likely to reach or exceed 1.5 °C of warming above pre-industrial levels during this period if current emission trends continue.[40] According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), limiting global warming to 1.5 °C requires deep, rapid, and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, but current policies fall short of meeting this threshold.[41]
If the current trajectory persists, the 2030s may witness significantly more frequent and intense climate-related events, such as extreme heatwaves, droughts, floods, and the acceleration of sea level rise.[42] These changes are anticipated to have profound impacts on global food and water security, public health, biodiversity, and economic stability.[41]
2030s in internet
[edit]The 2030s are expected to mark a significant transformation in global internet infrastructure, accessibility, and governance. With the United Nations' goal of universal internet access by 2030,[43][44][45][46][47] broadband is anticipated to become a basic utility in many parts of the world, similar to water and electricity.[48][49][50]
Emerging technologies such as 6G, satellite-based internet, and the growth of quantum networking may redefine how data is transmitted and secured.[51] The increasing integration of AI and the Internet of Things (IoT) into daily life is also expected to reshape privacy expectations, cyber law, and digital ethics.
By mid-decade, digital identities and decentralized platforms may be mainstream, while growing concerns around surveillance, misinformation, and data sovereignty could lead to stricter regulations or digital borders.[52][53]
2030s in social media
[edit]Social media platforms in the 2030s are projected to evolve into immersive, AI-curated environments integrated with augmented and virtual reality. Metaverse-style social platforms are expected to replace traditional news feeds with interactive, 3D spaces where users communicate through digital avatars and synthetic media.[54]
AI-driven "companion influencers" or generative personalities may become standard on platforms, offering personalized content and emotional interaction at scale.[55] Algorithms will likely prioritize emotional resonance and cognitive engagement over simple likes or shares, reshaping mental health and political discourse.[56]
Decentralized social media protocols, such as Bluesky and Lens Protocol, may gain wider adoption as users seek greater control over their data, content monetization, and platform governance.[57][58]
However, this shift may also intensify challenges such as deepfake manipulation, algorithmic bias, and platform accountability.[59][60] Governments may respond with new regulatory frameworks targeting algorithmic transparency, identity verification, and ethical standards for digital agents.[61]
See also
[edit]- List of decades
- Generation Z (The youngest members of that generation will enter legal adulthood in 2030).
- Generation Alpha (The majority of this demographic will come of age in this decade).
- Generation Beta (the children and possibly teenagers of the decade).
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