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Arctic Futures Symposium

Denmark to Chair Arctic Council in 2025: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

As Denmark prepares to take the Arctic Council chairmanship in 2025, the Arctic Futures Symposium will bring together key policymakers, Indigenous representatives, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss the region’s geopolitical, environmental, and societal challenges.

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As Denmark prepares to take the Arctic Council chairmanship in 2025, the Arctic Futures Symposium will bring together key policymakers, Indigenous representatives, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss the region’s geopolitical, environmental, and societal challenges.

Denmark assumes the Arctic Council chair in 2025 amid growing geopolitical pressures, territorial disputes, and climate challenges. The Arctic Futures Symposium will serve as a vital platform for dialogue, offering a space for experts, Indigenous communities, and national policymakers to explore sustainable development, societal security, and the rights of Arctic peoples. The event highlights Denmark’s role in shaping collaborative solutions and advancing knowledge in this strategically critical region.

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Khalifa University and IPF Host Polar Futures Seminar to Advance Zero-Emission Research Collaboration

In partnership with the International Polar Foundation (IPF), Khalifa University of Science and Technology recently hosted the Polar Futures: Collaborative Innovation for a Sustainable Earth seminar at its Main Campus in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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Arctic Futures Symposium to Feature Scenarios Workshop on European Arctic Investments

For the first time, the annual Arctic Futures Symposium will feature a scenarios workshop dedicated to exploring future investments in the European Arctic. 

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LEGO Model of Princess Elisabeth Antarctica Displayed at Skærbæk Fan Weekend 2025

Daniel Vermeir's famous LEGO model of the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica made an appearance at Skærbæk Fan Weekend 2025 in Denmark last weekend.

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Arctic Futures Symposium 2025 Dates Announced

The 16th Arctic Futures Symposium, an annual event that gathers a variety of Arctic stakeholders experts in Brussels, will take place December 2nd-3rd at EFTA House in Brussels' EU Quarter. 

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IPF Founder and President Alain Hubert Featured on REVOLE Media Podcast, Everything is Changing

IPF’s Founder and President Alain Hubert was interviewed for the most recent edition of the REVOLVE Media podcast, Everything is Changing.

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IPF Board Member Piet Steel Honoured with Japan's Order of the Rising Sun

Piet Steel, a distinguished Belgian diplomat, International Polar Foundation (IPF) Board Member, and Honorary Consul of Japan in Flanders, was awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, on Tuesday, July 1st. The esteemed decoration recognizes his dedicated efforts over many years to foster exchange and deepen the friendship between Japan and Belgium.

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International Polar Foundation Welcomes Global Legal Innovator Wim Dejonghe to Board of Directors

The International Polar Foundation (IPF) is pleased to welcome Wim Dejonghe, a globally recognized leader in the legal and business spheres, to its Board of Directors.

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BE-Polar Conference 2025: Registration and Call for Abstracts Open!

Belgian Polar Day will take place on Thursday, September 11th! The day-long event, hosted at Usquare in Brussels, will bring together researchers from many different scientific disciplines to celebrate the diversity and richness of Belgian polar science, explore its relevance in global environmental and geopolitical contexts, and foster new collaborations across fields.

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Alain Hubert to speak at Cryosphere Pavillion in Lead Up to UN Ocean Conference in Nice

On Thursday, June 5th, IPF Founder and President Alain Hubert will give a presentation at the Cryosphere Pavilion in the lead-up to the start of the UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France.

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Announcing the 4th Annual Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award Call for Submissions

For the fourth consecutive year, the International Polar Foundation and the Trân Family Foundation are pleased to announce that the call for submissions for the annual Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award has opened.

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