In light of the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and growing public health concerns, the second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference, which was scheduled to take place from 5 to 7 May 2020 in Beijing, China, has been postponed after consulting with the host country. The UN will further consult with the host country to identify a new date, subject to the development of the pandemic.

The second United Nations Global Sustainable Transport Conference will be held from 5 to 7 May 2020 in Beijing, China. It will provide an opportunity to focus attention on the opportunities, challenges and solutions towards achieving sustainable transport objectives. It will follow up on the first Global Sustainable Transport Conference, held in 2016 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and is expected to indicate a way forward for sustainable transport to help achieve the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.