The International Conference on Arctic Margins (ICAM) will examine current research on the Arctic – May 31, 2011 to Jun 03, 2011 – University of Alaska Fairbanks, Alaska (USA) The International Conference on Arctic Margins (ICAM) will examine current research on … Continue reading
Magazine Psychologies – April 2011 – Article on polar explorer Alain Hubert titled in French: Je suis un incorrigible révolté. “…Tout juste rentré de l’Antarctique, après quatre mois passés dans la station polaire « zéro émission » Princesse Elisabeth, l’explorateur Alain … Continue reading
Gold Rush Alaska: Six adventurers risk everything in search of gold – on Discovery channel (Belgium) – 12th of April 2011 at 22.00. “…The gold rush is back in America. Because of the declining economy and rising gold prices, … Continue reading
The 5th Ukrainian International Antarctic Conference entitled “Antarctica and Earth Global Systems: New Challenges and Outlooks” will be held at the National Antarctic Scientific Center in Kyiv – May 17 to May 19, 2011 – Kyiv, Ukraine. “…The basic objectives of the conference are: … Continue reading
Around the Americas: the spirit of exploration of a boat called Ocean Watch – view their incredible story on this video! I shared with them so wonderful souvenirs (you will see in the video) up there North. Like the crew is … Continue reading
43rd Liege Colloquium on Ocean Dynamics – May 2 – 6, 2011 – Liege, Belgium. This colloquium will investigate new developments related to tracers and proxies (e.g., temperature, salinity, gases, and isotopes) with a particular attention on the use of … Continue reading
Interview on polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” in the magazine L’Eventail of month of April 2011.
The Tv program ADN broadcasted on French television France2 will cover on this Saturday the 2 of April 2011 the reportage titled “La voie du pôle” . “…Sébastien Roubinet et Rodolphe André vont traverser l’Océan Arctique, entre eau et glace, avec pour seule assistance celle … Continue reading
Tv documentary titled “Grand voyageur: Clément entre ciel et mer en Alaska” – Thalassa – Friday 25/03/11 at 20h35 on the French Tv France 3. “….Cette semaine, Clément s’envole avec l’un des meilleurs “bush pilot” d’Alaska. Aux commandes de son … Continue reading
“…The objective of World Water Day 2011 on this 22 of March 2011 is to focus international attention on the impact of rapid urban population growth, industrialization and uncertainties caused by climate change, conflicts and natural disasters on urban water … Continue reading
Enjoy under the midnight sun the world’s most northerly marathon (42.195km) race which will be held on the 4th of June 2011 in Longyearbyen – Svalbard – Norway. More info on the track & registration – GO >> For … Continue reading
Magazine National Geographic France – March 2011 – number 138 “…Andrew Skurka a renoncé à son avenir de golden boy pour les treks les plus extrêmes. Devenu célèbre en sillonnant les États-Unis à pied et à des vitesses record, il … Continue reading
Prisonnier du pôle Nord – Le Voyage de la Jeannette 1879-1881 – by George Washington De Long – 2010 – Ramsay – 381p. “… Le 8 juillet 1879, la Jeannette quitte le port de San Francisco. Son capitaine, George Washington … Continue reading
The Council of Ixelles (Brussels – Belgium) is underlining new Polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling) via the following interview – March 2011=>
C’Ki le Roi – a kids shop located in Brussels where you may discover the new Polar book titled “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling) ! You are looking for a shop where you will find all type of games & books for your child … Continue reading
Photo Exhibition by Nicole Hennuy titled “Ice and Fire: Antarctica et Namibia” from the 5 of March till the 10 of April 2011 – Dinant, Belgium. Address: Galerie L’Impression, rue Barré, 34 à 5500 Dinant, Belgique.
Tv program France 3 Thalassa on Friday the 4 of March 2011 – at 20h35 – with a reportage on “The icerbergs travelling the Atlantic ocean”. Thalassa fait un rêve ce soir : celui d’apporter de l’eau douce aux populations et aux pays … Continue reading
Earth Hour 2011…we can all together make each day a difference! On 26 March 2011 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 … Continue reading
The Paris 14th council is welcoming you from the 28 of March till the 9th of April 2011 to an exhibition on Ice & Icebergs called « ICE, voyage au pays des icebergs »….see here below the overall program! Address: Mairie du … Continue reading
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Belgian Polar explorer Dixie Dansercoer (who wrote the foreword of my book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” ) and Sam Deltour will establish between November 2011 & February 2012 a world distance record for a non-motorised and unsupplied expedition in Antarctica with … Continue reading
Documentary titled “L’Appel des Pôles” on Ushuaïa Tv, this Wednesday 23 of February 20011 at 20h40! L’Appel Des Pôles
The world’s foremost sled race, the Iditarod Great Sled Race – 5 March 2011 – Alaska. “… “… You can’t compare it to any other competitive event in the world! A race over 1150 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain … Continue reading
New polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling) is put forward by DIRIX – VAN HOOF, printing company located in Antwerpen, Belgium >> More info on the splendid book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling), click here >>
Tv documentary on Greenland, narwhals & Inuit hunters – this Friday 11th of February 2011 at 20h35 – on French television France 3 Thalassa. “… C’est à une invitation au voyage dans le Grand Nord que vous convie Thalassa cette semaine. Dans les pas de Nicolas, … Continue reading
CBC News indicated on the 3 of February 2011: “… Some of Greenland’s politicians say they want to team up with Nunavut to demand better protection for Arctic waters, as areas like the Northwest Passage open up to more marine … Continue reading
New polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling) is put forward by the high quality watersports wear US company KOKATAT >> More info on the splendid book “L’Appel de l’Arctique” (Arctic Calling), click here >>
French book called “Islande, Splendeurs et colères d’une île” – Anne-Marie Detay et Michel Detay – Editions Belin – 208p. – 2010. “… Mars 2010: après presque 200 ans de sommeil, le volcan islandais Eyjafjöll, explose et provoque une paralyse … Continue reading
Towing a large tabular iceberg from Greenland to the Canary Islands to provide fresh water: an incredible project suggested 40 years ago by Georges Mougin & now modelized in 3D by Dassault Systèmes… “… Potable water is a rare resource in many countries. In the … Continue reading
The Polar book “L’Appel de l’Arctique, Alaska – Grand Nord canadien – Nunavut – Passage du Nord Ouest (Arctic Calling)” is put forward by the magazine Touring Explorer of January 2011 – further info >>
Paris Book exhibition from the 18 till 21 of March 2011 will put forward books & authors from 5 North countries: Sweden, Danemark, Norway, Finland & Iceland. Practical Infos: Paris Porte de Versailles – Pavillon 1Boulevard Victor, Paris 15ème – France… plus >> “….LES LETTRES NORDIQUES A … Continue reading
Tv program titled “Arctic – Life in the Deep Freeze” – on BBC 1 – the 27th of January 2011 at 20.00 & at 23.15 on BBC HD + the 31st of January 2011 at 00.00. “…The Arctic is the harshest environment … Continue reading
The Independent indicated on the 26th of January 2011: “… In a remarkable feat of endurance, a polar bear has been tracked swimming for nine days continuously in a desperate bid to reach new ice floes, covering 426 miles (687km) … Continue reading
The Belgian Tv program “Le Jardin Extraordinaire” on the RTBF Tv channel will present on Sunday the 30th of January 2011 at 20h10 a documentary on the Canadian Arctic (Ellesmere island)! “…Le loup, le faucon et le harfang (BBC) sur l’île d’Ellesmere, à … Continue reading
The “SOS Planet” exhibition, the high-light event of the cultural calendar of 2010 & 2011 in Belgium in the city of Liège is the universal meeting point about the climate where scientific, economical, political and pedagogical circles will meet. Date extension … Continue reading
Alaska Forum on the Environment – February 7 – 11, 2011 – Dena’ina Convention Center, Anchorage, Alaska. “…This year we will offer over 80 technical breakout sessions and sensational Keynote Events. For 2011, we will continue to offer the a … Continue reading
The Northern Lights Festival 2011 will be held between January 28th and February 5th 2011! 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, … Continue reading
CBC News indicated on the 17th of January 2011: The new Board Chairman of the Canadian Polar Commission wants the Commission to become a more prominent player in Polar affairs, including Arctic issues such as research and economic development. The … Continue reading
Les Nuits Polaires (The Polar Nights) – Conferences, talks, films, books, … – from the 21st till the 27th of February 2011 – Paris in France. “…Du lundi 21 au dimanche 27 février, Grand Nord Grand Large vous propose le temps d’une semaine une … Continue reading
