On 28 March 2009 at 20h30, millions of people around the globe will unite for one hour and switch off their lights to show that they care about our living planet. “… Earth Hour 2009 is a global call to action to … Continue reading
Picture book in french titled “Islande d’ombre et de lumière” by Marco Paoluzzo – Editions Favre – 2008. “… Située dans l’océan Atlantique nord, à la limite du cercle polaire, l’Islande est un pays de glace et de feu où … Continue reading
Dear Arctic05 friends, First of all, may we wish you all the very best for 2009. Let this New Year brings you peace and happiness. After the great success of the UNICEF party of November 19th 2008 at Le YOU … Continue reading
For more than twenty years, the city of Tromso in Norway has been blessed with a musical extravaganza in the last week of January. This year, the Northern Lights Festival will occur between the 23-31 of January 09. It has … Continue reading
The third annual Arctic Frontiers conference, “The Age of the Arctic – Sustainable Management of the Arctic Seas” will take place in Tromso (see below picture), Norway, 19-23 January 2009… further info >> View the programme of the conference >> “… Hosted at … Continue reading
“… Ktuu.com is underlining on Friday the 9th of January 09 “The Bush administration has finalized a policy giving the U.S. greater power over the oil-rich Arctic…But some Alaskans are concerned that it could negatively impact the region. The Arctic … Continue reading
Hi, Arctic05 & kids website Kid City have joined forces to attract your attention on Polar beauties and the importance to respect our earth. You will discover under Kid City’s website a new special photo dossier on Greenland. Enjoy this Polar trip by viewing here with us the French … Continue reading
“La Grande Odyssée 2009” is an international dog sled race starting in the French Alps of Avioriaz on this Saturday the 10th of January 09 at 19.00. The arrival will take place in Val Cenis Lanslebourg, France on the 21st of January 09 … Continue reading
The weekly Belgian Tv program titled “Le Jardin Extraordinaire (The extraordinary Garden)” will be broadcasting this Sunday the 11th of January at 20.10 on the Belgian Tv channel La Une a documentary on Svalbard & its Polar bears… If you wish to … Continue reading
The French Tv program Thalassa of France 3 will present on this Friday the 9th of January 09 at 20.35 a special dossier on the Arctic… Summary in French: «… La Russie à la conquête du pôle». La Russie convoite les immenses gisements … Continue reading
“… The Tromsø International Film Festival is Norway’s largest, annually attracting audiences of around 30,000 – which isn’t bad considering that the city itself only has 60,000 inhabitants (see here below pictures of Tromso). Founded in 1991, Tromsø International Film … Continue reading
Share your 2009 resolutions, projects, wishes… on Arctic05′ Forum – GO >> Alors que 2008 se retire sur la pointe des pieds, 2009 pointe le bout de son nez. Meilleurs vœux de bonheur à tous les amoureux de nature et des … Continue reading
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
