United Nations in Osaka, Kansai 2025United for a better futureExperience the ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion at Expo 2025, where 35 ±¬ÁÏÍø entities and 15 ±¬ÁÏÍø Secretariat departments and offices come together under the theme ¡°United for a Better Future¡±. Image Maher NasserAssistant Secretary-General and Commissioner-General of the United Nations at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan Welcome Thank you for the interest in the United Nations presence at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan.A visit to our ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, or our , will enable you to explore the United Nations¡¯ 80-year history of advancing peace, human rights, sustainable development, and climate action and see how the work of the ±¬ÁÏÍø system impacts everyone's life everywhere today.Experience a vision of a peaceful, prosperous and a sustainable future that is feasible when we act in unity for people and planet. The ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion will also host temporary exhibits and programming events that showcase the work of ±¬ÁÏÍø entities worlwide represented in the ±¬ÁÏÍø pavilion.You can also learn about ways in which you too can be part of global effort to create a future in which everyone thrives in peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet! Photo of the day See you at the next Expo! 13.10.25 Image See you at the next Expo! And that¡¯s a wrap! The final and busy day for the ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion began with our team joining the Friendship Ring, a gathering of the Expo Association and Pavilion staff holding hands to form a circle on the Grand Ring. Subsequently the Commissioner-General of the ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion spoke at the forum to adopt the Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai Declaration, where he noted that the Expo reminded us that ¡°multilateralism, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding are not optional¡ªthey are essential to navigating our future.¡± The Commissioner-General then held a meeting with the Pavilion team, attendants, security and cleaning staff to thank them for their service throughout the six months. We¡¯d like to take this opportunity to thank all our collaborators and more than 400,000 visitors to our Pavilion. See you at the next Expo! Visit our PavilionExplore more Discover the Virtual PavilionExplore more Highlighted events and exhibitionsExplore more Disasters Are Not Natural EventDisasters Are Not Natural October 5 - 13 | 9:30 - 9:00 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in English|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøDRRThe ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion¡¯s final exhibit, ¡°Disasters Are Not Natural,¡± organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøDRR, highlights how Barbados, Colombia, Japan, and Somalia have strengthened resilience to disasters ahead of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Know more Event: Let's talk about disaster risk reduction (BOSAI): Japan's Leading Role in Global Agenda on Disaster Risk ReductionEventEvent: Let's talk about disaster risk reduction (BOSAI): Japan's Leading Role in Global Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction October 5 - 5 | 2:00 - 3:00 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøDRRThis dialogue event brings together panelists from diverse stakeholder groups to share their views and discuss how Japan could further contribute to building global resilience. Know more From the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2)EventFrom the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2) October 4 - 4 | 3:30 - 4:30 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the ±¬ÁÏÍø Mission in South Sudan (±¬ÁÏÍøMISS), will share their ±¬ÁÏÍø Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session. Know more Take a look at our Gift shopThe gift shop inside the ±¬ÁÏÍø pavilion offers ±¬ÁÏÍø and SDG-related merchandises, as well as exclusive items available only at the ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion. Image Join the conversation on social media Learn about the SDGsThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - to be achieved by 2030. Looking for more information? Get in touch with us. General inquiries@email Press inquiriesKosuke Terai (Mr.)@email
See you at the next Expo! 13.10.25 Image See you at the next Expo! And that¡¯s a wrap! The final and busy day for the ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion began with our team joining the Friendship Ring, a gathering of the Expo Association and Pavilion staff holding hands to form a circle on the Grand Ring. Subsequently the Commissioner-General of the ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion spoke at the forum to adopt the Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai Declaration, where he noted that the Expo reminded us that ¡°multilateralism, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding are not optional¡ªthey are essential to navigating our future.¡± The Commissioner-General then held a meeting with the Pavilion team, attendants, security and cleaning staff to thank them for their service throughout the six months. We¡¯d like to take this opportunity to thank all our collaborators and more than 400,000 visitors to our Pavilion. See you at the next Expo!
Disasters Are Not Natural EventDisasters Are Not Natural October 5 - 13 | 9:30 - 9:00 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in English|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøDRRThe ±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion¡¯s final exhibit, ¡°Disasters Are Not Natural,¡± organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøDRR, highlights how Barbados, Colombia, Japan, and Somalia have strengthened resilience to disasters ahead of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Know more Event: Let's talk about disaster risk reduction (BOSAI): Japan's Leading Role in Global Agenda on Disaster Risk ReductionEventEvent: Let's talk about disaster risk reduction (BOSAI): Japan's Leading Role in Global Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction October 5 - 5 | 2:00 - 3:00 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøDRRThis dialogue event brings together panelists from diverse stakeholder groups to share their views and discuss how Japan could further contribute to building global resilience. Know more From the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2)EventFrom the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2) October 4 - 4 | 3:30 - 4:30 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the ±¬ÁÏÍø Mission in South Sudan (±¬ÁÏÍøMISS), will share their ±¬ÁÏÍø Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session. Know more
Event: Let's talk about disaster risk reduction (BOSAI): Japan's Leading Role in Global Agenda on Disaster Risk ReductionEventEvent: Let's talk about disaster risk reduction (BOSAI): Japan's Leading Role in Global Agenda on Disaster Risk Reduction October 5 - 5 | 2:00 - 3:00 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøDRRThis dialogue event brings together panelists from diverse stakeholder groups to share their views and discuss how Japan could further contribute to building global resilience. Know more From the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2)EventFrom the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2) October 4 - 4 | 3:30 - 4:30 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the ±¬ÁÏÍø Mission in South Sudan (±¬ÁÏÍøMISS), will share their ±¬ÁÏÍø Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session. Know more
From the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2)EventFrom the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 2) October 4 - 4 | 3:30 - 4:30 (EDT) |±¬ÁÏÍø Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by ±¬ÁÏÍøIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the ±¬ÁÏÍø Mission in South Sudan (±¬ÁÏÍøMISS), will share their ±¬ÁÏÍø Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session. Know more