Envisioning a Nature-Positive Future at the 2025 Osaka Expo

As global awareness of biodiversity grows, so does the need to clearly define what it means. SIGNING, a creative social designing company based in Tokyo, seeks to promote a deeper understanding of this concept by presenting at the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo, specifically during the 'Earth's Future and Biodiversity' week. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, from 14:00 to 16:00 at the Theme Week Studio, this event invites participants to explore how AI and technology can foster a sustainable relationship between nature and humanity.

Event Overview

Program Name:

'Earth's Future and Biodiversity' Week

Date and Time:

September 27, 2025, 14:00-16:00 (doors open at 13:30)

Venue:

Theme Week Studio

Organizer:

Shape New World Initiative (Representative: Yoji Sakuma)

More Information:

Event Details

In a world where humanity is racing towards critical environmental thresholds, SIGNING’s session will pose the question: What does a future where nature and humanity grow in concert look like? Addressing what 'nature-positive' really signifies for society, the talk will delve into how the actions aimed at nurturing our environment directly correlate with human prosperity, what we can learn culturally, and how these ideas can be implemented through practical solutions.

Session Content

The theme 'Scholarly Harmony: Nature and Humanity Growing Together' acknowledges that while many have heard the term 'biodiversity', its concrete impact remains elusive for many. Through nature-positive activities, we explore how enriching our environment leads to innovative human ideas while enhancing personal well-being can pave the way for solutions to pressing social issues. Japan, with its cultural affinity for harmony between humans and nature, provides fertile ground for this discussion.

During this session, planners will leverage unique methodologies and creativity to propose a vision where both nature-positive and human-positive futures can coexist. They will emphasize how the application of AI and technological collaboration holds the potential to revert environmental degradation while fostering social value.

Speaker Profile

Takahiro Maki, Strategic Planner at SIGNING

Born in 1997 and having joined Hakuhodo in 2020, Takahiro has garnered experience in product development and future insights. He became part of the Social Business Studio 'SIGNING' in 2023, where he has dedicated himself to advocating for global agendas that resonate with future generations. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research concerning a future where virtual and real worlds seamlessly merge, and where nature and human positivity can become reality.

SIGNING's Mission

SIGNING is at the forefront of rethinking human-centered perspectives, designing frameworks that promote true cohabitation between nature and humanity. In preparation for its presentation, SIGNING aims to share concrete solutions utilizing technology to address environmental and societal challenges simultaneously. By grounding these efforts in Japan’s rich tradition of natural coexistence and blending them with cutting-edge AI and digital innovations, SIGNING envisions a sustainable and prosperous future for the planet and its inhabitants.

Looking Ahead

Through this international platform at the Osaka Kansai Expo, SIGNING plans to transform the abstract concept of biodiversity into actionable initiatives that resonate widely within society. Insights gained from this session will serve to shape sustainability strategies for businesses and municipalities alike while influencing the development of environmental education programs for the next generation.

About SIGNING

SIGNING specializes in addressing societal challenges through creative solutions. By collaborating with the Hakuhodo DY Group, they provide a range of comprehensive services, including assisting corporations, municipalities, and universities in joint research and collaborative projects. Their mission encompasses integrated design, spanning communication and branding to the development of business, products, and services, aiming to create new future options accessible to society at large.