United Nations in Osaka, Kansai 2025United for a better futureExperience the UN Pavilion at Expo 2025, where 35 UN entities and 15 UN 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 UN 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 UN 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 UN Pavilion will also host temporary exhibits and programming events that showcase the work of UN entities worlwide represented in the UN 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 SDGs Special Match with FC Osaka 19.09.25 Image SDGs Special Match with FC Osaka Today, the UN Pavilion participated in the SDG Special Match hosted by FC Osaka at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka. FC Osaka has now joined the UN initiative “Football for the Goals”—which promotes the SDGs through the global football community—as the second J.League team in Japan to do so. Commissioner-General Maher Nasser took part in the kick-in ceremony together with children with disabilities. He also delivered a speech before fans of FC Osaka and Giravanz Kitakyushu, saying: “Not only clubs and players, but also fans taking action can drive change in society. Let us all aim for the goals—for the SDGs and for humanity as a whole.” Visit our PavilionExplore more Discover the Virtual PavilionExplore more Highlighted events and exhibitionsExplore 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) |UN Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by UNIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will share their UN Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session.From the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 1)EventFrom the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 1) October 4 - 4 | 11:00 - 12:00 (EDT) |UN Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by UNIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will share their UN Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session.International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day EventEventInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day Event September 21 - 21 | 11:00 - 4:00 (EDT) |UN Pavilion |Event in English|Organized by FAOOn the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, FAO will host the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste event to raise awareness especially on Food Loss in Japan. Take a look at our Gift shopThe gift shop inside the UN pavilion offers UN and SDG-related merchandises, as well as exclusive items available only at the UN 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
SDGs Special Match with FC Osaka 19.09.25 Image SDGs Special Match with FC Osaka Today, the UN Pavilion participated in the SDG Special Match hosted by FC Osaka at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka. FC Osaka has now joined the UN initiative “Football for the Goals”—which promotes the SDGs through the global football community—as the second J.League team in Japan to do so. Commissioner-General Maher Nasser took part in the kick-in ceremony together with children with disabilities. He also delivered a speech before fans of FC Osaka and Giravanz Kitakyushu, saying: “Not only clubs and players, but also fans taking action can drive change in society. Let us all aim for the goals—for the SDGs and for humanity as a whole.”
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) |UN Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by UNIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will share their UN Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session.From the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 1)EventFrom the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 1) October 4 - 4 | 11:00 - 12:00 (EDT) |UN Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by UNIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will share their UN Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session.International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day EventEventInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day Event September 21 - 21 | 11:00 - 4:00 (EDT) |UN Pavilion |Event in English|Organized by FAOOn the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, FAO will host the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste event to raise awareness especially on Food Loss in Japan.
From the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 1)EventFrom the Frontlines: Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan (Session 1) October 4 - 4 | 11:00 - 12:00 (EDT) |UN Pavilion |Event in Japanese|Organized by UNIC Tokyo and Secretariat of the International Peace Cooperation Headquarters, Cabinet OfficeTwo officers of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, having completed their assignment at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), will share their UN Peacekeeping experience in an interactive session.International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day EventEventInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day Event September 21 - 21 | 11:00 - 4:00 (EDT) |UN Pavilion |Event in English|Organized by FAOOn the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, FAO will host the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste event to raise awareness especially on Food Loss in Japan.
International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day EventEventInternational Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Day Event September 21 - 21 | 11:00 - 4:00 (EDT) |UN Pavilion |Event in English|Organized by FAOOn the occasion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, FAO will host the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste event to raise awareness especially on Food Loss in Japan.