Czech environment minister visits Czech EXPO pavilion, talks climate and business
Petr Hladík, Minister of the Environment of the Czech Republic (party KDU-ČSL), visited the Czech National Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka this week as part of a business mission to Japan. The visit centered around a climate-focused conference, followed by a Czech-Japanese business forum dedicated to exploring cooperation in key areas for the future development of both countries—particularly recycling, the circular economy, and environmental technologies.
Your rich text cThe conference featured experts who presented, among other topics, data from 250 years of meteorological observations at Prague’s Klementinum, which today form the foundation of a modern early warning system for floods. This system played a crucial role in managing the widespread flooding that struck in 2024. The expertise of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute (ČHMÚ) in disaster prevention sparked strong interest among Japanese partners, who are seeking inspiration for strengthening their own systems to protect the population from the increasingly frequent impacts of the climate crisis.
The program also included a presentation by the Krkonoše National Park (KRNAP), which, alongside other Czech national parks, showcased examples of human-nature coexistence and the potential for sustainable tourism. A symbolic link between nature conservation and sustainable architecture is reflected in the fact that the Czech pavilion was built using timber sourced from the forests of the Krkonoše Mountains.ontent
The circular economy offers an alternative to the traditional "produce–use–dispose" model through sustainable practices that prioritize reuse of raw materials, waste reduction, and extended product lifecycles. The principle of sustainability is also embedded in the design of the Czech pavilion, which was conceived to be easily dismantled and reassembled after the exhibition—whether in Japan or back in Czechia. Timber construction, in particular, is among the most environmentally responsible building methods, thanks to its use of renewable materials and low carbon footprint.
“We were delighted to welcome Minister Hladík to the Czech Pavilion. We designed the structure with environmental responsibility in mind, so his support means a great deal to us. This wooden building symbolizes sustainability, creativity, and the Czech Republic’s ability to deliver high-value, advanced solutions. Every successful political or business mission helps reinforce this message,” said Ondřej Soška, Commissioner General of the Czech participation at EXPO 2025.
Wooden components for the pavilion were also supplied by AGROP NOVA, manufacturer of the NOVATOP building system and an official partner of the Czech participation. “I consider the pavilion a masterpiece of Czech timber engineering. It’s an honor for us to be part of such a bold project,” said Radek Oslizlo, the company’s Technical Director, who took part in the mission.
The mission was supported by the Confederation of Industry of the Czech Republic, which is also a partner of the Czech participation at EXPO 2025. It brought together 18 Czech companies, institutions, and universities. In addition to visiting the World EXPO, the program included business forums in Tokyo and Osaka, a tour of the Super Eco Town Tokyo waste processing complex, and targeted B2B meetings.
