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The International Polar Foundation welcomes donations from individuals, to help it implement its mission of supporting science in the polar regions, meeting the climate challenge and achieving a low carbon society.

Where does
your money go?

As a project-driven organisation, the International Polar Foundation ensures that proceeds from partnerships are dedicated entirely to project work, tracking resource and cost allocation by program.

The Foundation always seeks the most efficient use of resources to achieve its goals. Its General And Administrative expenses are kept to a minimum.

As a “Fondation d’utilité publique”, donations to the International Polar Foundation are tax deductible in Belgium from a minimum annual amount of €40.

International donations can be submitted through Myriad USA, including their applicable tax advantages. Please consult for specific country regulations.

How To Donate

Bank Transfer

Tax-deductible donations from Belgium and the EU can be made via bank transfer. You may find our bank information in the attached file.

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Via MYRIAD USA

Donors from the US can donate online via Myriad USA.

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Live from Antarctica 2.0

Video of Live from Antarctica 2.0 Now Available

Back in January, the International Polar Foundation teamed up with the SPIKE Center for Sustainability Education at the University of Colorado Boulder to co-host “Live from Antarctica 2.0” direct from the Princess Elisabeth Station. The entire recording of the event is now available to watch online.

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Vesthaugen Nunatak

“22nd Century” Polar Research Station Will Be Focus of First Antarctic Futures Symposium in Luxembourg

The International Polar Foundation (IPF), the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), and the House of Sustainability at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce will convene the first Antarctic Futures Symposium on April 23rd - 24th, 2026 at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce. It will mark a significant milestone in the development of the IPF’s next ambitious flagship initiative: the establishment of the Andromeda Earth Observatory in East Antarctica.

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2050 series lead

Bargoens’ Documentary 2050 to be shown on Belgian Broadcaster VRT in Extended Five-Part Series

Starting on Monday, March 23rd, viewers can watch an extended five-part television version of the Bargones documentary, 2050.

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BELARE 2025-26 team defoe leaving PEA

Now that the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica has been closed for the season and the remaining members of the BELARE team have arrived in Cape Town, the 2025-26 season has officially come to an end.

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Covering the solar panels on the facade.

Switching the Princess to Winter Mode

The time has come to focus on preparing the Princess Elisabeth for winter mode to make sure the station is able to run autonomously until the team returns in November. Departure is scheduled for Thursday, February 12th.

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Alain, Tom, Tim, Johan and Jacques leaving for the coast to pick up cargo

Busy Weeks Ahead as End of Season Approaches

With the scientists and several crew members having returned home, the attention of the remaining thirteen team members at the station turns to the many tasks they must complete before the end of the season. The next couple of weeks will be packed!

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Rainette with sonic anemometer near tower at PEA

A Successful Season for Scientists!

After one month in Antarctica collecting samples and data at the Princess Elisabeth and in the field, the scientists who came to the station this season will be departing on the next flight along with several members of the crew.

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Sarah Wauthy sampling snow in a trench for the PASPARTOUT project

Moving Forward with Scientific Fieldwork

The scientific season is in full swing at Princess Elisabeth Antarctica (PEA).

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View of PEA from above taken by drone

Live from Antarctica 2.0 Coming on January 15th!

The popular online webinar featuring engineers and scientists from the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica returns for a second edition on January 15th!

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Meredith Hooper in Antarctica, 1994

Meredith Hooper: From Adelaide to Antarctica

The International Polar Foundation is saddened to announce the passing of friend and Trustee Meredith Hooper on 27 December 2025 in London.

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