From the driest desert in the world to the millenary forests of the south and the southern glaciers, Chile’s majestic natural heritage never goes unnoticed. This unique biodiversity will shine on the global stage, showcased for an entire week at Expo Osaka 2025.
From September 22 to 26, a Chilean delegation will take part in the World Expo in Japan, where the Chile Pavilion will host Biodiversity Week. The program aims to highlight Chile’s public–private conservation model, the protection of natural ecosystems, and the importance of international collaboration to safeguard biodiversity worldwide.
The delegation is composed of representatives from six leading organizations in conservation: Fundación Parque Tantauco, Fundación Rewilding Chile, Fundación La Tapera, Parque Pirinel of Fundación Luksic, Fundación Alerce 3000, and the International Cape Horn Center. They will be joined by officials from Chile’s Ministry of the Environment, as well as British scientist Martin Gardner, renowned for his work on the conservation of Chilean flora and honored with the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
For decades, private conservation in Chile has consolidated as a key pillar in protecting habitats and the flora and fauna that inhabit them. Each year, the percentage of protected territory increases thanks to the commitment of civil society organizations and the State, with a focus not only on conservation but also on ecosystem restoration, sustainable tourism, and environmental education.
“We will be present alongside other organizations at Expo Osaka 2025, a unique opportunity to showcase our conservation and environmental stewardship work to the world. We are convinced that strengthening public–private collaboration is essential to advance the 2030 goals, ensuring that future generations can experience nature’s wonders in all their splendor—not just read about them in history books. Parque Tantauco, open to the public year-round for more than two decades, stands today as an international benchmark, with a strong program of environmental education and community development,” said Magdalena Piñera Morel, Executive Director of Fundación Parque Tantauco.
“Chile has a natural heritage unique in the world. Aware of the importance of preserving these ecosystems, we have promoted various conservation projects, motivated by the commitment to safeguard these territories for future generations. Through Parque Pirinel and Parque La Tapera, we have consolidated a conservation model that integrates scientific research with active community participation. We are very proud to participate, together with other leading conservation organizations, representing Chile at this universal exposition,” said Óscar Lería Luksic, Director of Parque La Tapera and Board Member of Fundación Luksic.
Over five days, visitors to Chile’s Pavilion at Expo Osaka will be able to explore the country’s natural wonders in depth. On Wednesday, September 24, the international conference “Patagonia and Chile’s Unique Ecosystems” will be held, featuring presentations from Magdalena Piñera Morel, Executive Director of Fundación Parque Tantauco; Óscar Lería Luksic, Board Member of Fundación Luksic and Director of Parque La Tapera; Nicolás Mora, Director of Conservation at Fundación Luksic; and other Chilean experts on private conservation and environmental education.
