Tara, 500 jours de dérive arctique, Aulagnon-Ponsonnet, Michele Editeur : Gallimard-Loisirs – 2008. “… En septembre 2006,Tara,la goélette battant pavillon français, se laisse donc emprisonner par la banquise,au nord de la Sibérie. A bord,huit hommes et deux chiens qui embarquent … Continue reading
Le Jardin des Glaces – Jean-Claude Servais – 2008 – Dupuis (Aire Libre) – 68p. – en librairie. “… Avec “Le jardin des glaces”, Jean-Claude Servais signe un thriller psychologique aussi séduisant qu’implacable. Entre l’horizon immaculé de la banquise et … Continue reading
Canvas Belgian Tv channel will broadcast on Thursday the 25th of December 08 at 10.30 evening time the documentary film of Polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer’s (see here below picture & clip) last expedition “In The Wake Of The Belgica” …. (exclusive interview in French >> … Continue reading
Grand Nord Grand Large (GNGL) is organizing in Paris, France the 20th Polar Nights (Les Nuits Polaires 09) anniversary from the 9th to 15th of March 09. Buy your tickets >> C’est à cette occasion, que 3 manifestations polaires auriont … Continue reading
I SEND YOU ALL A WARM & COSY NEW YEAR HUG FROM THE NORTH OF NORWAY WHERE NORTHERN LIGHTS ARE SHINING IN A SPECTACULAR WAY…ALL THE VERY BEST, patrick BRING A SMILE ON YOUR FRIENDS FACE FOR NEW YEAR BY SENDING ONE OF THESE … Continue reading
French Book: Espèces en danger (Species in danger) – Emmanuelle Grundmann – Editions Fleurus – 80p. “… Aujourd’hui, plus de 41 000 espèces sont menacées et 16 300 sont en voie d’extinction. Pollution, destruction de l’habitat, désertification, pression démographique, braconnage, réchauffement … Continue reading
Book in French called “Destinations Ours” – Latitudes sauvages, S’émerveiller, c’est aussi s’engager – Ursula Lenseele – Ushuaia, Toucan, Solar – 2008 – 155.p. “… Latitudes Sauvages, une collection en partenariat avec Ushuaïa, propose un grand tour du monde à … Continue reading
The French book “Le Testament des glaces” – in sale as from this month of December 08 – édition Transboréal – Emmanuel Hussenet. “… Emmanuel Hussenet aborde la question du retrait des glaces et du réchauffement climatique sous un angle inédit, dépassant … Continue reading
View on France 5 the Tv documentary of 52 minutes titled in French “Groenland, les pétrodollars de la banquise”s – this 16th of December 08 at 20h35… “… En Arctique, sous les effets du réchauffement climatique, la fonte de la banquise laisse … Continue reading
“… The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report recently released , 2°C is Too Much, shows that a global average temperature increase of 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), which climate models forecast could be reached in as few as 40 years, … Continue reading
The interactive Class Zero Emission (CZE) exhibition centre will introduce students to the breathtaking world of the Arctic and Antarctic. Through this interactive exhibition centre, students will learn about the landscape and animal life so typical to these regions and discover … Continue reading
“… Watch “Planet in Peril: Battle Lines” this December on CNN International, hosted by Anderson Cooper, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and “The Oprah Winfrey Show” correspondent and National Geographic host Lisa Ling. CNN’s award-winning series examines the environmental … Continue reading
“… The International Polar Foundation has signed a partnership with Panini to issue a sticker album for 8 to 12 year olds on the Polar Regions from February to April 2009. After having organized a nation-wide public contest, a name … Continue reading
An expedition that the schooner accomplished from September 2006 until January 2008 with 20 men who took turns onboard. The Tara schooner drifted during 507 days across the Arctic Ocean within a region that is essential to the future of … Continue reading
Le vagabond des glaces, documentary film on this Thursday the 20th of November 2008 – 01:35 morning time on France 5 or on Monday the 24th of November at 3:00 in the morning. “…En 1845, à la tête de plusieurs navires -dont … Continue reading
With over 600 participants expected to attend, Arctic Change 2008 will be the largest trans-sectoral international arctic research conference ever held in Canada. The conference will be held at the Quebec City Convention Centre from 9-12 December 2008. The ArcticNet … Continue reading
“… Until the 11th of January 2009, the Polar schooner Tara will be visible on the ‘port des Champs Elysées’, right bank of the pont Alexandre III – Paris – France. This exceptional presence will be accompanied by the exhibition … Continue reading
Join the Planet Attitude event in Brussels – Belgium from the 21 to 23 November 08 which will focus on sustainable development tricks & tips – animations – conferences… “…Planet Attitude est l’occasion pour tout un chacun de comprendre, de s’informer et de … Continue reading
ARCTIC05 & UNICEF Belgium have joined forces for a cultural event which will take place on this 19th of November 08 at the Brussels disco club the “YOU”. PLEASE JOIN IN & FORWARD THIS INVITATION TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS! “YOU” address => Rue Duquesnoy 18 – 1000 Brussels, Belgium – railway … Continue reading
“… Our Iceberg Is Melting is a simple fable about doing well in an ever-changing world. Based on the award-winning work of Harvard’s John Kotter, it is a story that has been used to help thousands of people and organizations. … Continue reading
The interactive exhibition for all ages called the “Survivors of the X-TREME” will be held at the Museum of Natural Sciences of Brussels – Belgium until August 30th 2009. The X-TREME exhibition will take you to the most extreme spots on … Continue reading
INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY, IT SHOULD BE ALL OUR CONCERN! “… From the 15 to 23 November 2008, the 11th week of “solidarité internationale (international solidarity) invites you to participate to more then 5000 animations all around France. Grand rendez-vous national et décentralisé, la Semaine … Continue reading
View on this thursday the 6th of November 2008 at 20.30 on Be1 the great film documentary “Planet Earth” “… Périple spectaculaire à travers les saisons, ce documentaire nous transporte de l’océan Arctique au printemps à l’Antarctique en plein hiver. Les … Continue reading
The “First International Symposium on Arctic Research – Drastic Change Under Global Warming” will be held in November 4- 6, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. The Science Council of Japan Subcommittees for the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the Climate … Continue reading
View here the educational message by the WWF Organisation on Polar Bears versus Global Warming. The Arctic sea ice is melting earlier in spring… Predictions are becoming alarming: the disappearance in summer of the ice in the Arctic before 2015, … Continue reading
Sébastian Copeland’ new book titled “Antarctica: A Call to Action” & published by Earth Aware Editions, 96p (see below cover) is now released. “… Master photographer and Global Green leader, Sebastian Copeland, issues a global clarion call in his latest book … Continue reading
Great book published in 2007 & titled “Antarctica: The Global Warning” by Sébastian Copeland. His new coming book is called “Antarctica: A Call To Action”, published by Earth Aware Editions, 96p (see below cover). “… Antarctica’s environment today is a microcosm … Continue reading
A painting exhibition on the colors & shapes of Antarctica is announced at the Cultural Center of Rhode-Saint-Genèse in Belgium from the 24th until the 26th of October 08. Join in as the International Polar Foundation will be granted fifty … Continue reading
Pay a visit to Nautic, the sailing show of Paris, France from 5th to 14th of December 08. “…The show who will take place from 5th to 14th December 2008 at la Porte de Versailles in Paris – France. Over 300,000 … Continue reading
The World Conference on Marine Biodiversity (WCMB) held in Valencia in Spain on the 11th to 15th of November 08 aims: – to review the current understanding of marine biodiversity, its role in marine ecosystem functioning and its socio-economic context … Continue reading
Within the framework of its 50th anniversary, the Atomium will welcome in Brussels the 5th International Weather Forum from November 3 to 9, 2008. A programme of exhibitions and animations will be proposed to the public through 5 topics : METEOROLOGY, … Continue reading
The renewable, new and green energies forum is much more than a traditional exhibition. The EnergyMons is a major international event held from the 23th to the 26th of October 2008 & dedicated to energy, energy savings, energy saving construction materials, mobility, … Continue reading
From 18th October, you are cordially invited to the biggest ever exhibition on sustainable development in Europe! It will be held from the 18th of October 2008 until teh 26th of April 2009 at the Tour & Taxis site, 86 avenue du … Continue reading
For the first time in human history, the North Pole has become during this summer an island as climate change has made it possible to circumnavigate the Arctic ice cap. Since satellite measurements began in the 1970s, ESA’s (European Space … Continue reading
The 30th International Adventure Film Festival titled ” LES ECRANS DE L’AVENTURE 2008 “, created at the initiative of the Guilde, will celebrate its 17th edition in partnership with the city of Dijon in France from 16 to 18 October 2008…view the 2008 … Continue reading
Exhibition on the Eskimo arts called “Upside down les arctiques” until the 11th of January 09 at the French museum du quai Branly in Paris, France. “…Conceived by Edmund Carpenter, cinematographer and specialist in Canadian and Siberian Arctic anthropology, this exhibit offers … Continue reading
Iceland Airwaves Music Festival takes place the third weekend of October every year. Iceland Airwaves’ tenth anniversary bash will be held on October 15-19 2008. Airwaves is all about downtown Reykjavík. This is where most of the musicians live and … Continue reading
A new documentary by Jean-Paul Jaud titled “Nos enfants nous accuseront (That should not be – our children will accuse us) ” will be released on the 5th of November 2008. View here the film teaser clip >> “… In Europe every … Continue reading
United World College (UWC) & International Polar Foundation will have an evening conference on the 03/10/08 at 19h30 which will be held at the Centre Culturel d’Uccle of Brussels – Belgium “…À l’heure où tout le monde reconnaît l’urgence d’agir au quotidien pour changer … Continue reading
BOOK OF THE MONTH=> ICELANDIC BIRD GUIDE – JOHANN OLI HILMARSSON – IDUNN, REYKJAVIK – 2000 – 193p. This book is an excellent identification guide to Icelandic birds one will observe during his stay in this country. It has become … Continue reading
