In recent years, the art world has begun a significant shift toward environmental responsibility. Artists, institutions, collectors, and consumers are aligning creativity with elements like reducing waste, integrating renewable energy, and eco-friendly policies.

The Ocean Census, founded by the Nippon Foundation and Nekton, seeks to add to the list of known marine species. In a September 2025 press release, the group announced that they had identified over 800 previously unknown marine species since their first expedition in November 2023.

Dubbing itself “the most Earth-friendly sport,” Spogomi is an environmental competition originating in Japan in which teams collect and sort the most litter within a designated area and timeframe. The Nippon Foundation’s Spogomi World Cup 2025, to be held October 27–31, 2025, in Japan, promotes litter-cleanup as a sport for all people.