You the youngsters, if you have a « polar reporter’s» soul, just participate! The Belgian scientific youths (JSB) will release in September 07 a “Polar Passport” which will give youngsters the opportunity to participate to scientific, artistic…activities in the context … Continue reading
In the context of the International Polar Year 07/08 (IPY 2007/2008) the Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Honorary President of the International Polar Foundation and Alain Hubert, Belgian polar explorer & co-founder of the International Polar Foundation, were inaugurating the pre-built … Continue reading
In the context of the International Polar Year 07/08 (IPY 2007/2008) the Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Honorary President of the International Polar Foundation, will inaugurate the pre-built Antarctic station on September 5th, 2007 at “Tour et Taxis” in Brussels … Continue reading
Read each month Vinciane’s green tips & let’s act more then ever! Vinciane is regularly dropping messages on Arctic05‘ Forum. With her own ways of saying, she wants to attract ones attention on more nature respect & gives tips on how to reach … Continue reading
When: on Wednesday the 5th of September 2007 at 20h15 – 22h25 Where: broadcasted on the belgian Tv channel La Une (in French)Theme: The polar station “Princess Elisabeth”Presented: by Georges Moucheron, Natalie Massart & Gwenaëlle Dekegeleer “… L’émission “Princess Elisabeth” présentera … Continue reading
As from september 07, a Polar tram of the STIB in association with the International Polar Foundation will be in circulation for one year in the city of Brussels, Belgium. Designed in the white colors of polar regions, the tramway will carry … Continue reading
Dixie Dansercoer has launched his new polar book “anTARCTICA”. This book represents the polar beauties captured during his ventures in the Arctic & Antarctic. Date: 25/08/07Languages: EN/NLPublisher: Editeur: Davidsfonds Dixie Dansercoer official site – GO >>
Has been announced by GNGL the picture expo “Les derniers chasseurs du pôle” by Nicolas Dubreuil will be held as from the 10th of October 07 at “la Maison du Groenland” in Paris – France. LA MAISON DU GROENLAND : 15 rue du Cardinal … Continue reading
Our objective is to continue to make your dream, inform you as much on the borealis beauties & on the threats which the arctic environment faces.Thanks again for your words of support, your views, your criticisms… patrick. Have in mind … Continue reading
In the context of the International Polar Year 07/08 (IPY 2007/2008) the Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Honorary President of the International Polar Foundation, will inaugurate the pre-built Antarctic station on September 5th, 2007 at “Tour et Taxis” in Brussels … Continue reading
Norway has revealed two new islands which are yet to be mapped and claimed, according to a press release published on August 20th. Scientists and officials point to it as an early sign of climate change. Remember our previous news … Continue reading
LITTLE POLAR BEAR and THE HUSKY PUP/PLUME et LE CHIEN DE TRAINEAU – NORTH-SOUTH BOOKS – EDITIONS NORD-SUD – HANS de BEER The idea to have a children book in 2 languages (French & English) is a perfect educational tool…It’s … Continue reading
A complete reportage I have written on Ilulissat & Disko Bay – Greenland will be published in the TOURING EXPLORER magazine of month of September 07… Enjoy your reading which will bring you at the hart of the icebergs world recognized as Unesco World Heritage … Continue reading
Sea ice measurements made in the Arctic by the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) showed the extent of sea ice on the 8th of August 2007 was almost 30% below (5.8 million square kilometers (2.24 million square miles)) the … Continue reading
We are putting at your disposal here below “Your polar intearctive forum” : surf – write – interact and share the endless univers of Arctic05.org with its community of members. Once registered by clicking here , you will have the … Continue reading
In the context of the International Polar Year 07/08 (IPY 2007/2008) the Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Honorary President of the International Polar Foundation, will inaugurate the pre-built Antarctic station on September 5th, 2007 at “Tour et Taxis” in Brussels … Continue reading
“…À l’occasion de l’Année Polaire Internationale (API 07/08) qui a débuté en mars 2007, ce premier volume coédité avec Sciences et Avenir Hors Séries fait le point sur les questions urgentes de réchauffement de la banquise en même temps qu’il nous … Continue reading
It’s reported in the Press of August the 02, 2007 Russian explorers have planted with 2 mini-submarines their country’s flag on the seabed at 4,200m below the North Pole to further Moscow’s claims to the Arctic. Several countries with territories bordering the … Continue reading
In the context of the International Polar Year 07/08 (IPY 2007/2008) the Crown Prince Philippe of Belgium, Honorary President of the International Polar Foundation, will inaugurate the pre-built Antarctic station on September 5th, 2007 at “Tour et Taxis” in Brussels … Continue reading
“…Hello, Three years ago, Vagabond left Brittany and sailed to Spitsbergen. There, she just finished her third wintering, she was again frozen in ice for about nine months. This year also, summer will be short: sailing in the fjords in … Continue reading
“…Arctic Tale is an epic adventure that explores the vast world of the Great North. The film follows the walrus, Seela and the polar bear, Nanu, on their journey from birth to adolescence to maturity and parenthood in the frozen Arctic … Continue reading
View & download the new wallpapers around Greenland – click here >>
In the magazine “Les génies de la science”, an article on Paul-Emile Victor – Au bout du monde “….Lorsqu’en 1947, Paul-Émile Victor demande au gouvernement français un financement pour étudier les calottes glaciaires du Groenland et de l’Antarctique, il ne … Continue reading
The British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh, 37, has announced he completed a 1km swim at the North Pole in 18 minutes & 50 seconds in temperatures of -1.8C (29F), the coldest waters a human has swum in. See all info on … Continue reading
A NATURE AND WILDLIFE GUIDE TO GREENLAND – BENNY GENSBOL – GYLDENDAL – 2004 – 259p. When I was on my 2007’ adventure in Disko Bay – Greenland on board of the sailing yacht the “Ice Bird”, the crew & … Continue reading
On sunday the 15 July 2007, the British swimmer Lewis Gordon Pugh will attempt the challenge to become the first ever person to swim at the geographic North Pole in near freezing temperatures – estimated at minus 1.8ºC in temperature (29F). The … Continue reading
This article in French will help you to prepare your next adventure at the heart of Iceland…Click here on the below “cover” to read the dossier…Enjoy your reading… Please download on your computer the wallpapers related to Iceland – GO >> Please read all other … Continue reading
My polar adventure is undergoing in the West coast of Greenland in Ilulissat (see here below both maps), one of the main icebergs site within the Arctic having been declared as a Unesco World Heritage in 2004. My pal on this adventure will be … Continue reading
14th of June 07… After 106 days & 1762 km in harsch cold conditions, Alain Hubert & Dixie Dansercoer have just returned to terra firma…. The feat they accomplished is unique and exceptional in many ways: 1) the trip from Siberia to … Continue reading
The International Polar Foundation has launched the new website dedicated entirely to the Princess Elisabeth research station. Read this article on the IPY 07-08 – GO >> Further info on the “Elisabeth Princess” belgian Antarctic research station stamp – GO >> … Continue reading
The 18th of June 2007 – 1st day release – from 9 h to 17 h – at the Philaboutique – De Brouckère, Boulevard Anspach 1 in 1000 Brussels – Belgium… Presell: The 16th of June 2007 from 10 h to 16h30 … Continue reading
From Greenland to Antarctica, the world is losing its ice faster than anyone thought possible. Can humans slow the melting? “…JUST AS JAKOBSHAVN ACCELERATED, its tongue—the glacier’s seaward end, floating on the waters of the fjord—began to shatter and retreat. … Continue reading
Exposition “Aventures aux pôles, dans les pas de Paul-Emile Victor, vers un réchauffement climatique (Adventure to the Poles, around Paul-Emile Victor & towards climate change ?) When=> from the 12 of June 2007 until the 6 of January 2008 Where=> at the Palais … Continue reading
03-15 June 2007: Linking in with the festivities for the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome, Green Week 2007 will look back at 50 years of European environmental policy and will look at the future. Location: Charlemagne BuildingEuropean CommissionRue … Continue reading
