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  • Arctic Futures Symposium 2012 kicks off in Brussels

    Arctic Futures Symposium 2012 kicks off in Brussels

    Arctic stakeholders, including EU and foreign policymakers, scientists, industry representatives, indigenous peoples and academics are gathering this morning in Brussels, for the annual Arctic Futures Symposium.

  • Arctic Futures 2011 Proceedings Now Available

    Arctic Futures 2011 Proceedings Now Available

    The need for enhanced Arctic search and rescue (SAR) capabilities and environmental protection measures are among the main messages of the proceedings of the 2011 Arctic Futures Symposium, now available for …

  • A Teacher at the Princess Elisabeth Station

    A Teacher at the Princess Elisabeth Station

    What is a Belgian Teacher doing in Antarctica? Well, Koen Meilaen and his students won the PolarQuest contest by creating the AHA project to increase the awareness of teachers, parents …

  • IPF Discusses Clean Mobility for Antarctica in Monaco

    IPF Discusses Clean Mobility for Antarctica in Monaco

    On December 14th, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Monegasque car manufacturer Venturi co-organized the conference “Antarctica 1911-2011” to commemorate the centenary of Norwegian explorer Roald …

  • Representatives of Arctic Indigenous Peoples Visit the IPF

    Representatives of Arctic Indigenous Peoples Visit the IPF

    On November 22nd, the International Polar Foundation (IPF) had the pleasure to welcome a delegation of representatives from various Arctic Indigenous Peoples' organizations. Following the Arctic Futures Symposium of October 2011, …

  • Arctic Futures Symposium 2011 Huge Success

    Arctic Futures Symposium 2011 Huge Success

    From October 12th to 14th, the International Polar Foundation (IPF) had the pleasure to co-organize the second Arctic Futures Symposium with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation at the …