The International Polar Foundation (IPF) was founded in 2002, by Belgian polar explorer Alain Hubert, glaciologist, Prof. Hugo Decleir, and climate scientist, Prof. André Berger. IPF was created as a foundation for the public good, and HM King Philippe of Belgium is the Honorary President.
IPF's key mission is to support scientific research to foster a keener appreciation of the role science plays in society. In particular, research in the Polar Regions which allows a thorough re-examination of the planet’s interconnections, its fragility, the impact of human activities on the environment, and the evolution of millennial climate cycles.
Notable amongst IPF activities are:
PRINCESS ELISABETH ANTARCTICA research station: IPF with the help of private sector partners, conceived of and built the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica; the first ‘zero emission’ polar research station run entirely on renewable energies (wind and solar). The station has been operational and has supported scientific research since the 2006-07 Antarctic season. IPF gifted part of the station to the Belgian State in March 2010, and became the operator with full responsibility for the management, maintenance, supervision, provision of logistical and technical support, and security for scientific missions undertaken at and in the vicinity of the station.
www.antarcticstation.org
BAILLET LATOUR ANTARCTICA FELLOWSHIP: a biennial €150,000 grant provided by the Baillet Latour Fund to support young scientists from around the world to conduct scientific research out of Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
ARCTIC FUTURES SYMPOSIUM: held annually each fall to raise awareness of important developments occurring in the Arctic region, promote dialogue between Arctic stakeholders, and empower local communities in the Circumpolar North.
www.arcticfutures.org
Company Details
- Employees
- 19
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Rue Des Vétérinaires 42b/1, Brussels,brussels Region 1070,belgium
- Phone
- +32 2 520 34 40
- in****@****ion.org
- Industry
- Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
- NAICS
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Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Website
- polarfoundation.org
- Keywords
- Antarctic and Arctic issues, scientific research, sustainable development (environmental impact reduction and renewable energy technologies), logistical support in extreme conditions, Outreach & Education, Stakeholder management.
- HQ
- Brussels, Brussels Region
- Competitors
- Operaatio Arktis, Institut polaire français Paul-Émile Victor, Comité National Français des Recherches Arctiques et Antarctiques (CNFRAA), River Cleanup, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), Senhive, Arctic Council Secretariat, Arctic Centre, University of Lapland, Iscal Sugar B.V., Ai-BODDIE.
International Polar Foundation Questions
International Polar Foundation's helpline number is +32 2 520 34 40
International Polar Foundation's website is polarfoundation.org
International Polar Foundation's LinkedIn profile is https://be.linkedin.com/company/international-polar-foundation
International Polar Foundation has
19 employees.
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employees at International Polar Foundation.
International Polar Foundation's industry is
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
International Polar Foundation's top competitors are
Operaatio Arktis,
Institut Polaire Français Paul-Émile Victor,
Comité National Français Des Recherches Arctiques Et Antarctiques (Cnfraa),
River Cleanup,
Scientific Committee On Antarctic Research (Scar),
Senhive,
Arctic Council Secretariat,
Arctic Centre, University Of Lapland,
Iscal Sugar B.v.,
Ai-Boddie.
International Polar Foundation's support email address is info@polarfoundation.org
International Polar Foundation's categories are Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
International Polar Foundation's founding year is 2002
