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
Pupils & teachers will certainly learn more about the Poles by viewing French website « Climat, une enquête aux pôles » which is a perfect educational tool animated by pictures, texts, interviews & films. Have a go at the quiz … Continue reading
The French museum « des Arts et Métiers of Paris » will present until the 30th of April 09 a big exhibition on climate change & Polar regions called « Atmosphère…Le climat révélé par les glaces». “…L’atmosphère terrestre, enveloppe de gaz … Continue reading
Polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer (see below picture) will be launching on the 6th of October 08 is new Polar project called the (Ant)arctic matters (AAM). (Ant)arctic matters (AAM) is a tantalizing global project, creating awareness for today’s ecological consequences of climate change. … Continue reading
Join in & attend on the 16th of October 08 the conference titled ” Le Cri des Glaces – quelles réponses avec la station Princess Elisabeth “ with Polar explorer & International Polar Foundation President Alain Hubert (photo here under). The aim is to … Continue reading
The US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) says the ice covered 4,5 million sq km (1,7 million sq miles) at its lowest point on 12 September. Last year’s minimum was 4,1 million sq km (1,6 million sq miles). … Continue reading
From 16 to 22 September 2008 the European cities and towns will have the opportunity to participate to the most widespread event on sustainable mobility, the European Mobility Week. A full week of events dedicated to sustainable mobility will be … Continue reading
The 16th Annual Arctic Conference will be held in Barrow, Alaska, the farthest north city in the United States. Meetings will take place in Barrow’s new science support facility, 2-4 October 2008. Students are especially encouraged to present thesis and … Continue reading
In the context of the International Polar Year 07/08, the CNRS has realized an exposition called “Le CNRS aux pôles” (the CNRS at the Poles). This exhibition is held throughout the South of France. Program: – Fondation de Sophia Antipolis from … Continue reading
The Arctic AAAS Division annual meeting being held September 15th to 17th, 2008 in Fairbanks, Alaska. This year’s conference theme is “Growing Sustainability Science in the North: The Resilience of the People in the Arctic”. “…The importance of the resilience … Continue reading
British explorer Lewis Gordon Pugh has paddled from the archipelageo of Svalbard across the Arctic Ocean into the Arctic ice pack. His objective is to draw our attention to the disappearing ice in the Arctic, the consequences on all our planet, how much we … Continue reading
De diepvriesexpedities van Ollie en Eleonora, Publisher: Davidsfonds/Infodok – 2008 => A well illustrated book in Dutch for young polar travellers from the age of 9! Description: “…Do Van Ranst and Polar Explorer Dixie Dansercoer take you along on an exciting … Continue reading
In order to make sure schools are accessible to 4 million children in 6 African countries , UNICEF & the Nelson Mandela Fondation have launched a program called “Schools for Africa”. Unicef Belgium is launching its first “tombola” to collect funds for … Continue reading
This CD-ROM was developed within the framework of a sensitization programme supported by the Belgian Walloon Region. Directed towards teachers and members of associations active in the field of environment, this CD-ROM tackles energy from the perspective of climate change. … Continue reading
“…The Tara Arctic 2007-2008 expedition, a scientific and human adventure, the polar schooner Tara was changed into a drifting base, providing a place to live and work in the High Arctic for two years. Tara was essentially a small isolated community, … Continue reading
This 26 of August, Arctic05 will celebrate its third anniversary while Patrick will be 40 on the 2nd of September. Patrick is so pleased to continue the missions of his Polar project initiated in 2005 & takes the opportunity to address a warmth thanks to … Continue reading
View this film on DVD… “…Freshly graduated from college with a promising future, 22 year-old Christopher McCandless instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this … Continue reading
Watch on this Friday the 15th of August 08 on French television France 3 at 20h50 the Tv program “Faut pas rêver” which will be focus on Quebec (Canada). Au programme de Faut pas rêver : Rencontre à Montréal d’Elisapie Isaac (chanteuse Inuite) … Continue reading
The British Durham University (International Boundaries Research Unit) have drawn up a detailed maritime jurisdiction & boundaries Arctic region map which indicates areas in the Arctic that might be claimed in the future & could be the source of disputes. “…In August … Continue reading
The magazine Voyages Voyages (number 128, edition of July to September 08) will transport you to the hart of the NORWEGIAN LOFOTEN ISLANDS.
VERSANT OCEAN, L’ÎLE DU BOUT DU MONDE – ISABELLE AUTISSIER ET LIONEL DAUDET – EDITIONS GRASSET & FASQUELLE – 2008 – 300p (French book). “…Non, la mer et la montagne ne sont pas contradictoires. La preuve : ce livre écrit … Continue reading
“…Fundació Caixa Catalunya in collaboration with the American Museum of Natural History is organizing a traveling exhibition entitled “Trapped in the Ice: Shackleton’s Legendary Antarctic Expedition” containing the original pictures taken by James Francis Hurley during the 1914 expedition. This … Continue reading
Come to the WWF event titled “sauvons l’ours polaire (let’s save the Polar bear)” on the 21st of July 2008. A world record will be achieved on the Belgian coast of Bredene. Will be expected 2.000 visitors to design the biggest human “modern windmill … Continue reading
The next Total Solar Eclipse visible from the earth will occur on 01 August 2008. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes in front of the Sun and obscures it totally or partially. We speak then about an “occultation … Continue reading
The 9th week around Polar & mountains books will be held from Saturday the 26 of July 08 until Wednesday the 30th of July 08 at the Polar Center Paul-Émile Victor of Prémanon in France. Click here to view the program … Continue reading
DIXIE DANSERCOER – ANTARCTICA 1897/1898-2007/2008, DIXIE DANSERCOER IN DE VOETSPOREN VAN ADRIEN DE GERLACHE – DAVIDSFONDS – 149p. “That was then, but this is now”…history is coming back with Belgian Polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer & his new book titled “Antarctica … Continue reading
Polar expedition “Svalbard Circumnavigation” is at the honours under Arctic05. This kayaking expedition is currently undergoing since the 17th of June 08. Both Alon Ohad & Tim Starr are attempting with their kayaks the first ever circumnavigation of the Svalbard archipelago (74° to 81° North latitude): … Continue reading
You are welcome to come to the 28th Open Day edition event of the navy base of Zeebrugge in Belgium. This year, the focus will be on the Belgians at the South Pole… “…Venez découvrir la Marine durant la 28ème édition … Continue reading
Greenland’s National Day on 21 June (longest day of the year) is a national festival in all towns and settlements in Greenland. At each location, celebrations consist of a programme comprising morning songs, wearing national costumes, speeches, hoisting of the flag, … Continue reading
