Jacques Richon: A Doctor for Extreme Environments
With years of experience working as a doctor in extreme environments and as a mountain guide, Jacques Richon has got what it takes to be a doctor at Princess Elisabeth ...
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.
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Antarctic Fashion
Antarctica has inspired five fashion design students to create a polar fleece featuring the Princess Elisabeth Station.
New Solar Panels and Another Trip to the Coast
In the coming days, the IPF team is going to be busy with two missions: installing and testing a new model of photovoltaic solar panels and dismantling the scientific base ...
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Helicopters at Work
The BGR scientists, who are investigating the geological history of the region during the formation and break-up of the Gondwana Supercontinent, came with two helicopters this year. We couldn't wait ...
Installing VHF Antennae and Repeaters
In order to have communications between the station and teams in the field using VHF radio, repeaters and antennae have to be installed at critical locations (route to coast, route ...
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.