The country with the longest coastal strip promotes sustainability with “clean seas” and green hydrogen
"Nano-copper" offers a safe pavilion for visitors in Chile
Photography ■ Eric Arrasas
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Starting with the famous rare phenomenon of the Antarctic solar eclipse, to the picturesque landscapes and icy beaches, passing through the history and civilization of the country and its richness with various natural resources, and investment opportunities that qualify it to transform into the most important future business centers, the pavilion of the Republic of Chile in the “mobility area” at Expo 2020 reflects Dubai,” the luminous face of this South American country, which has thus qualified it for high places in global rankings of human development, competitiveness, per capita income, stability, as well as economic freedom.
sustainability and climate
Despite all these developmental foundations and the enormous investment opportunities offered by the Chilean pavilion at the exhibition, the Chilean experience also emerges in the heart of one of the “themes” of the most important event, which is “sustainability” that Chile began to perpetuate early, even many years before the “Expo” experience. Through practices that qualified it to occupy regionally advanced ranks in sustainability.
Perhaps this is what was strongly enshrined in the country's pavilion in the exhibition, which deals with its willingness to take decisive steps to address climate change and protect the oceans, which is considered the most important challenge for Chile... the country of the longest coastline.
Sustainability Efforts
In this context, Chile’s efforts presented by the pavilion in the field of “sustainability” are evident, by joining with several countries the “Clean Seas” campaign organized by the United Nations Environment, and promoting the fight against marine litter and plastic in the oceans that affect marine biodiversity and human health, and secondly. Chile bans single-use plastics.
green hydrogen
The rectangular building of the Red Wing was designed to mimic Chilean research bases set up in cold Antarctica, where climate change is also monitored and how it affects melting ice and rising sea levels.
On the other hand, the pavilion dedicates Chile’s remarkable experience in the field of sustainability, and its ambitious future practice in the field, by implementing its commitment to its commitments to achieving climate neutrality, its transition by 2030 to a world without carbon emissions, and ensuring a sustainable future for future generations, at a time when Chile seeks To implement some of its “green” agendas in the future, by developing strategies for the hydrogen economy, and targeting cheaper production of green hydrogen in the world, so that hydrogen becomes the main fuel for transportation, and expands to include industrial uses and even electricity generation.
This step was embodied in the pavilion, through innovative solutions in the field, represented by a presentation of a partnership that brought together a German car manufacturer with a well-known global company, to make the most of the favorable wind conditions in southern Chile, to produce a synthetic fuel from green hydrogen, which is part From the presentation of the Chile Pavilion.
"Nano-copper"
Given the restrictions imposed by the spread of the “Covid-19” pandemic around the world, the design of the Chile pavilion came to make a clear positive change, but with great symbolism in these exceptional circumstances of the spread of the pandemic, and to raise awareness of the importance of following preventive measures to ensure the safety of all, as the pavilion was equipped with elements that include the uses of technology "Nano-copper", which is anti-bacterial and anti-bacterial, to transform the pavilion's surfaces into safe spaces for visitors.
This technique was used in carpets and stair railings, as well as the pavilion's building sheathing and touch points.
Copper dust was also mixed with paint, which is one of the most important innovative Chilean technology introduced in the pavilion, attracting the attention of those interested in partnerships around the world.
copper thread printing
The pavilion is also showcasing a new indigenous copper filament printing technology to print antimicrobial masks, with several products printed in 3D shapes.
With its patented addition of "Nano-Copper", the Chilean exhibitor offers the possibility of printing orthopedic molds, prosthetics, and other surgical products in a way that is free of bacterial contamination.
"The Magellan Penguins"
One of the most important artistic and creative paintings that draw the attention and admiration of visitors at the main entrance to the Chilean pavilion at the "Expo" is a delightful artwork called "Pigafetta Pinguinos".
The work is comprised of 38 Patagonian penguins or "magellanic penguins" made of recycled wood, twice the size of an ordinary penguin, for increased visual impact.
This work was carried out to celebrate the 500th anniversary of crossing the Strait of Magellan, and the painting is also designed to enhance the concept of the Antarctic landscapes found in the Chilean Pavilion.