Cooking in Antarctica with David Rigotti
A skilled cook who has spent four seasons at PEA, David Rigotti spends two and a half months in Antarctica every year cooking for the BELARE team.
Princess Elisabeth Antarctica
The First "Zero Emission" Polar Research Station
For decades, Antarctica has been the home of science and an example for preservation governance. The International Polar Foundation signed the return of Belgium on the continent with the first ever “zero emission” station: Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
Latest News
BELARE 2011-2012: Facing the challenge
As winter approaches, the last occupants of Belgium's Princess Elisabeth Antarctic Station have departed. Alain Hubert looks back on the BELARE 2011-12, one of the most challenging seasons faced by ...
Alexander Mangold: Aerosols and Ozone
An expert from the Belgian Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI), Dr. Alexander Mangold discusses measurements of aerosols, ozone and UV radiation he takes in Antarctica for the BELATMOS project.
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The Logistics Behind Scientific Research
Logisticians are the unsung heroes of polar science. Logistics are something every Antarctic Operator has to take care of so that scientific work can be carried out smoothly.
What You Can Learn from a Seismometer
PEA sits in an area full of opportunities to learn more about plate tectonics, the Earth's core and the region's fascinating geological history. Join Denis Lombardi as he explains...
One Project, Multiple Dimensions
The Construction
Various seasons of planning and two seasons of building were needed for the Princess Elisabeth Station to become entirely operational and welcome its first scientists. From 2004 onwards, follow the history of the station as it unfolds.
Zero Emission
Although not relying on any "new" technologies to function, the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica is a puzzle that took existing parts and reassembled them in an innovative way. As a prototype, the station is subjected to constant evolution and perpetual improvements to its efficiency, autonomy, and equipments.
Polar Science
The Princess Elisabeth Station located in a little explored area of the continent. A new station in a vastly unexplored region, Princess Elisabeth Antarctica provides scientists with the necessary support to conduct their research in the best conditions possible.
Educational Resources
The International Polar Foundation aims at improving knowledge of the Polar Regions and the consequences of climate change. We believe that a better-informed person will be able to make better-informed choice, which is why a wide variety of educational tools are available for free on our educational website.