❄️ 🌍 Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award is Accepting Applicants 📩 The award seeks to promote and support sustainable innovation in the Arctic and comes with a € 7,500 prize for a young entrepreneur or startup based in the Arctic. The award will be presented to the winners at the Arctic Futures Symposium in Brussels this December. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 25th, 11:59 PM Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time (UTC - 9). Eligibility and application information can be found on the Arctic Futures Symposium website, follow the link below! 👉 bit.ly/4wBHsK9 👈 👉 or by scanning the QR-code! 👈 We look forward to receiving your applications! Contact us at events@polarfoundation.org and mention “Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award 2026” in the subject line if you have any questions.
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IPF works to bridge the divide between the scientific research community, policy makers and the general public.
About us
The International Polar Foundation (IPF) was founded in 2002, by Belgian polar explorer Alain Hubert, glaciologist, Prof. Hugo Decleir, and climate scientist, Prof. André Berger. IPF was created as a foundation for the public good, and HM King Philippe of Belgium is the Honorary President. IPF's key mission is to support scientific research to foster a keener appreciation of the role science plays in society. In particular, research in the Polar Regions which allows a thorough re-examination of the planet’s interconnections, its fragility, the impact of human activities on the environment, and the evolution of millennial climate cycles. Notable amongst IPF activities are: PRINCESS ELISABETH ANTARCTICA research station: IPF with the help of private sector partners, conceived of and built the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica; the first ‘zero emission’ polar research station run entirely on renewable energies (wind and solar). The station has been operational and has supported scientific research since the 2006-07 Antarctic season. IPF gifted part of the station to the Belgian State in March 2010, and became the operator with full responsibility for the management, maintenance, supervision, provision of logistical and technical support, and security for scientific missions undertaken at and in the vicinity of the station. www.antarcticstation.org BAILLET LATOUR ANTARCTICA FELLOWSHIP: a biennial €150,000 grant provided by the Baillet Latour Fund to support young scientists from around the world to conduct scientific research out of Princess Elisabeth Antarctica. ARCTIC FUTURES SYMPOSIUM: held annually each fall to raise awareness of important developments occurring in the Arctic region, promote dialogue between Arctic stakeholders, and empower local communities in the Circumpolar North. www.arcticfutures.org
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- Antarctic and Arctic issues, scientific research, sustainable development (environmental impact reduction and renewable energy technologies), logistical support in extreme conditions, Outreach & Education, and Stakeholder management
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❄️🚀🌱 What can Antarctica teach us about growing food in space? IPF Co-Founder and Board Member Nighat "Gigi" Amin Johnson joins other experts for episode #8 of SpaceAg Conversations this Thursday, August 27th at 17:00 CEST. The episode focuses on how one of Earth’s harshest environments is helping shape the future of resilient agriculture—on our planet and beyond. From the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research station and the Andromeda Earth Observatory to the EDEN ISS greenhouse, discover how innovations developed in extreme environments are advancing sustainable food production for future space missions. Follow the link to join the conversation ❄️ 🌍 🌾 Register for the event today! 👉 bit.ly/4xWD2x9 Photo: ©Blitz / Chambre de Commerce #SpaceAg #Antarctica #SpaceAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture #SpaceExploration #FutureOfFood #PolarScience
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The Andromeda Earth Observatory project was featured in the August 14th edition of L'Echo. International Polar Foundation President, Alain Hubert, is planning a new generation of Antarctic research station, building on Belgium’s long Antarctic tradition and the legacy of Princess Elisabeth Station. The Andromeda Earth Observatory will be: ♻️ 100% powered by renewable energy ❄️ Operational year-round 🧠 International university campus 💡 Equipped with an innovation lab 📡 Connected 🛰️ The project aims to give countries with limited Antarctic research infrastructure greater access to polar science and help make Antarctic research a global heritage. Follow the link below to read the complete article on L'Echo's website! bit.ly/aoe-echo Designed by © SAMYN and PARTNERS Architects & Engineers #AndromedaEarthObservatory #Antarctica #PolarResearch #ClimateScience #RenewableEnergy #Innovation #Science
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Our Science Liaison Officer, Henri Robert, is giving a poster presentation at the 2026 SCAR Open Science Conference about the Andromeda Earth Observatory. Stop by to check it out! https://scar2026.org/
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Check out this comprehensive article about the Andromeda Earth Observatory project by journalist, polar explorer and entrepreneur Grace Cordsen for the Arctic Research Foundation's website: https://bit.ly/arf-aoe
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🌍 Inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards! Last week, we were delighted to take part in 'Les Journées de la Terre' at Ecole Sainte-Sophie in Luxembourg, a three-day event bringing together scientists and students to explore the challenges and opportunities of protecting our planet. With around 70 interactive activities covering topics such as biodiversity, climate, sustainability, pollinators, waste management, energy, and scientific research, the event encouraged students to discover how science can help build a more sustainable future. Our Science Liaison Officer introduced nearly 100 students to the research that takes place at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica — the world's first zero-emission polar research station — and concluded with an interactive 3D workshop on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. A sincere thank you to David Degouis and École Sainte Sophie for the invitation and for creating such an inspiring event! Engaging young people with science and environmental issues is essential to shaping the sustainable solutions of tomorrow ♻️ 🌍 follow the link below to learn more on our website! bit.ly/4gBe2pN #ScienceEducation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #STEM #EnvironmentalEducation #Biodiversity #Antarctica
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Save the date! The 17th Annual Arctic Futures Symposium will take place on 1–2 December at EFTA House in Brussels. This year's symposium will focus on Arctic governance, and also explore the three pillars of the EU's forthcoming updated Joint Communication on the Arctic: environment, sustainable development, and security, preparedness & resilience. The full programme, speaker announcements, and details of side events—including the scenarios workshop, World Café, and Arctic Shorts film evening— will be released after the summer. Registration opens in September. Follow the link below for more information and stay tuned for updates! bit.ly/4y5QjnQ
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Thanks for the promotion Arctic Economic Council! https://bit.ly/AEC-LTAFA
Apply to become the next winner of the Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award! A prize of 7500 Euros, the Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award aims to help a young entrepreneur or startup based in the Arctic advance their business operations. Read more via the links in the comments.
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Dr. Eric Rignot, Distinguished Professor at UC Irvine and Senior Research Scientist at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory spoke with journalist Ahmetcan Uzlaşık from REVOLVE on the sidelines of the Antarctic Futures Symposium in Luxembourg at the end of April, 2026. That conversation was published today in the 60th edition of the journal and can also be accessible online! Follow the link below to read the complete interview with Dr. Rignot and see why he calls Antarctica the planet’s climate sentinel! bit.ly/Rignot-Interview
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Earlier this week, IPF engineer Nico Herinckx visited the Agnes School in Brussels to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers with a 2 hour presentation about work and life on the world's more remote continent, Antarctica 🇦🇶 The students were eager to learn and asked many good questions, Nico has already been invited to present and inspire students again next year! For more information follow the link 👉 bit.ly/43UrvBH To schedule your own classroom presentation from a member of our team reach out to comms@polarfoundation.org
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