Key Facts
• September 10, 2025: Osaka Blue Carbon Declaration announced at Osaka-Kansai Expo.
• Osaka and Hyogo aim to connect Osaka Bay’s blue carbon ecosystems via MOBA Link Plan.
• Blue carbon ecosystems absorb CO2, improve water quality, and support biodiversity.
• MOBA (Osaka Bay Blue Carbon Ecosystem Alliance) logo unveiled to promote activities.
• Initiative aligns with UN SDGs, contributing to carbon neutrality and nature-positive goals.
Summary
Osaka and Hyogo Prefectures have launched the Osaka Blue Carbon Declaration, a key initiative to enhance blue carbon ecosystems in Osaka Bay. This effort, tied to the Osaka-Kansai Expo, aims to create a corridor connecting seagrass beds and tidal flats, promoting CO2 absorption, biodiversity, and water quality improvement. The Osaka Bay Blue Carbon Ecosystem Alliance (MOBA) was also established, with a new logo unveiled to raise awareness. These actions support global sustainability goals, including carbon neutrality and reversing biodiversity loss.
