Celebrating 30 Years Of The Inbev-baillet Latour Fund
The InBev-Baillet Latour Fund celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 17th, in the presence of many of its friends and partners, including the International Polar Foundation.
News Archive
Want to learn more about the work of the International Polar Foundation over the years? Begin your research here, in our news archive.
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A Successful First Season for Class Zero Emission
With the first season of Class Zero Emission behind us, it is time for the International Polar Foundation to release its first assessment of the project. With 1700 pupils (1000 flemish-speaking and 700 …
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Networking Event Inside Class Zero Emission
On Wednesday April 29th, 2009, the Flemish Government's department of Economy, Science and Innovation organized an afternoon of networking within the framework of a science communication action plan. As co-organizer …
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Protect 7-7 in Antwerp
Protect 7-7, a unique photography exhibition, was held on the 7th continent in January 2009. Wim Tellier, the author of this exhibit, chose the "Gedempte Zuiderdokken" in Antwerp to unfold on …
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Princess Elisabeth Station at ATCM in Baltimore
During the 32nd Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and 50th anniversary celebration in Baltimore, Maryland (USA), the Belgian minister in charge of Economy and Administrative Simplification, Mr. Vincent Van Quickenborne, …
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A Polar Metro Station in the Centre of Brussels
In collaboration with the International Polar Foundation, STIB / MIVB (Société des transports intercommunaux de Bruxelles / Maatschappij voor Intercommunaal Vervoer van Brussel) inaugurated a new Metro station in …
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Opening Ceremony of Class Zero Emission
Class Zero Emission (CZE), a pedagogical workshop initiated by the International Polar Foundation (IPF) covering the themes of the Polar Regions and climate change, was officially inaugurated on 25 March 2009 at …
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Princess Elisabeth Station Celebrations
The inauguration of the Princess Elisabeth Station on February 15th was a success and a dream come true. In the opening ceremony preceding the official inauguration, Alain Hubert reminded everyone …
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Princess Elisabeth Exhibition at the Water Museum in Flanders
During the Christmas vacation and holiday season, Hidrodoe, the Water Museum in Flanders, held a special exhibition on the Princess Elisabeth Station. First zero emission research station in Antarctica, the …
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A Comic Strip Featuring the Princess Elisabeth Station
The renowned Belgian comic strip Suske en Wiske / Bob et Bobette has chosen to collaborate with the International Polar Foundation for their new album. The story brings Suske en Wiske / …