- These are the international years currently observed by the United Nations.
- Usually, it is one or more Member States that propose these observances.
- After that, the General Assembly establishes them with a resolution.
2021
- International Year of Peace and Trust
- International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development
- International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
- International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour
2020
- International Year of Plant Health
- International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
International Decades 2011–2020
- Third International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism
- United Nations Decade on Biodiversity
- Decade of Action for Road Safety
- United Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification
2021–2030
- United Nations Decade of Healthy Ageing
- United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
- United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development