A vision for a carbon-binding society: Empa's Mining the Atmosphere at the World Expo in Osaka
Dübendorf, 02.10.2025 — At the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, visitors of the Swiss Pavilion are invited to step into a future where carbon dioxide (CO₂) is no longer a harmful waste gas – but a valuable resource. Through animated videos and interactive lab samples, Empa unveils a bold vision: a world where CO₂ flows in endless cycles, powering clean industries and sustainable living. Running until 13 October, the PLANET exhibition has thus far attracted some 220'000 interested visitors. At the opening reception of the Swiss-Japan Energy Days at the Swiss Pavilion on 24 September, researchers from both countries, including Matthias Sulzer, member of Empa's Directorate, explored emerging trends in energy science, business and policy and expanded bilateral cooperation.
