About the International Polar Foundation
The International Polar Foundation communicates and educates on polar science and polar research as a way to understand key environmental and climate mechanisms.
The IPF also promotes innovative and multifaceted responses to the complex challenges raised by the need for action on sustainable development.
Three other complementary websites focusing on various aspects of the IPF activities are available: SciencePoles, EducaPoles and ExploraPoles
Focus on
Beyond the Poles: a movie for the WMO celebrating the 4th International Polar Year
The International Polar Foundation produced a movie for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) celebrating the 4th International Polar Year (IPY). This worldwide initiative has set an important ...
Projects
Princess Elisabeth Antarctica
In 2004, the Belgian government commissioned the IPF to design and construct a new research station in Antarctica, to become operational ...
Class Zero Emission
Class Zero Emission offers students across Belgium the opportunity to learn about the breathtaking world of the Arctic and Antarctic. This ...
Polaris Climate Change Observatory - Brussels
The International Polar Foundation (IPF) is currently engaged in building a series of Polaris Climate Change Observatories (CCO), with the ...
News
Energy & Environment Awards
8 Jun. 2009
IPY Certificate of Appreciation
3 Jun. 2009
Alain Hubert Awarded an Honorary Doctorate
3 Jun. 2009
Alain Hubert Receives Harvard Leadership Prize
3 Jun. 2009
"Clim'actives" Prize-Winners
29 May. 2009
