Antigua and Barbuda is participating in Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, held in Japan from April 13 to October 2025, under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.
The pavilion is being manned by teams from the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism.
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment, Honourable Charles Fernandez said, “We are showcasing the very best of Antigua and Barbuda in Japan, from our breathtaking travel experiences to investment opportunities. Expo 2025 also provides an ideal platform for networking and the exchanging of ideas and culture, bringing further awareness to our sustainability programmes, while celebrating the exceptional talent that defines our twin-island nation.”
Javier Jacobs, Commissioner-General for Antigua and Barbuda at the expo, expressed the pavilion’s mission: “Visitors should expect to leave Antigua and Barbuda’s pavilion feeling inspired by our commitment to sustain our land and sea, be captivated by our rich cultural heritage, and most importantly motivated to join us in preserving and celebrating the natural and cultural treasures that make our twin-island nation unique.”
The nation’s pavilion located within the “Common D” section showcases initiatives emphasizing the preservation and sustainability of Antigua and Barbuda’s land and sea, and a full commitment to biodiversity, to include green energy initiatives and the development of a green corridor on the south-west coast of Antigua, featuring businesses and experiences focused on operating in adherence to best sustainable practices.
Key projects being highlighted include, the Redonda Restoration Project: A remarkable transformation effort led by the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) to restore biodiversity on the island of Redonda and, the Coral Reef Restoration Project: A conservation initiative by the National Parks Authority focused on rehabilitating vital marine ecosystems, within Antigua’s English Harbour.
Visitors to the pavilion will enjoy an interactive and engaging display of Antigua and Barbuda’s cultural heritage through displays crafted from sustainable and recyclable materials, such as jewellery, pottery, and ironwork. They will be exposed to the costumery of ‘Antigua Carnival’, Antigua and Barbuda’s national wear, the traditional game of warri, the work of local artists, and they can explore industrial tools and instruments that have shaped the culture and continue to play a role in the daily lives of those in the community.
The pavilion further highlights investment opportunities and the ways in which partners worldwide can support sustainable development in Antigua and Barbuda, through partnerships with organizations like the Environmental Awareness Group, the National Parks Authority, the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) and the Antigua and Barbuda Development Bank.
Visitors are invited to experience Antigua and Barbuda’s pavilion where they will gain a deeper understanding of the country’s commitment to the environment, its rich cultural traditions and the vision – to ensure the sustainability of the country for future generations.
