Lisa Ardoin
Nov 7
The Arctic Circle Trail: A journey through the wilderness of coastal Greenland
The plane finally lands on the runway at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. After months of preparation, my partner and I are ready to start the...
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@ Christian Rohleder
"375 versus 39, those are the number of days the RV Belgica and RV Polarstern respectively spent in the Bellingshausen Sea along Antarctica’s West coast. Whilst the RV Belgica expedition was the first one to ever reach this part of Antarctica, the RV Polarstern had the unique opportunity to survey previously uncharted areas due to this year’s sea ice minimum."
Belgium's polar pulse
Events & opportunities at your door
@ Louise Delhaye
"Have you ever dreamed of venturing into the unknown? Wandering through a world of endless ice and white snow as far as you can see? Dare to challenge the elements and be as close to the polar nature as possible?"
APECS Belgium
May 16
Constance Lefebvre
Mar 21
IMAQA
Oct 313 min read
On IMAQA and how adventure can bring science to the front stage
IMAQA: Bringing science to the forefront through adventure In a world facing unprecedented environmental challenges, IMAQA stands out as...
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IMAQA
Oct 244 min read
Meet the IMAQA team: A unique blend of passion, adventure, and science
In the world of exploration, few teams blend adventure and scientific discovery as seamlessly as IMAQA. Founded by three explorers—...
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IMAQA
Oct 173 min read
IMAQA: the vertiginous creation of a Belgian company that merges exploration and science
This story began in 2022 as we set off on an unique adventure: the Nanok Expedition, a groundbreaking mission across Greenland that...
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APECS Belgium
May 167 min read
It’s a wrap! Takeaways from the Belgian Polar Community Day 2024
Robots! Posters! Workshops! And most importantly, a friendly catch-up with all our amazing polar colleagues! It’s a wrap on this year’s...
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Constance Lefebvre
Mar 211 min read
Join the Arctic Youth Dialogue!
Are you a young Arctic researcher or enthusiast? Do you ever wish you could exchange perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of...
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Louise Delhaye
Jan 266 min read
Arctic Science meets Policy: A (not so) brief report
The string of lights sparkles behind the large glass windows, showcasing the elegant neo-classic walls in the courtyard of the BELvue...
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Cathrin Wittig
Nov 30, 20232 min read
Movie screening: 80 Degrees North – a documentary of a Svalbard expedition
Have you ever dreamed of venturing into the unknown? Wandering through a world of endless ice and white snow as far as you can see? Dare...
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APECS Belgium
Jun 8, 20235 min read
WRAPPING-UP THE FIRST EDITION OF OUR ANNUAL NETWORKING EVENT
For its first annual networking event, APECS Belgium was lucky to work in collaboration with Talk CEC on Friday 2 June 2023.
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Marie Cavitte
May 23, 20233 min read
Discover the “New Frontiers of Belgian Polar Science” & COME network with other polar enthusiasts
On the 2nd of June, APECS Belgium is organizing its first annual networking event where we hope to reunite all Belgians or Belgium-based...
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APECS Belgium
Apr 20, 20232 min read
Tonight: opening of the seas & oceans immersive exhibition - Talk C.E.C + APECS Belgium
Tonight is the night: after months of work, the Seas & Oceans exhibition finally opens its doors! What? "Mers & Océans" is an immersive...
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Xia Lin
Mar 30, 20232 min read
11th International Workshop on Sea Ice topics
The International Workshop on Sea Ice Modelling, Assimilation, Observations, Predictions and Verification held since 2008, focuses on sea...
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APECS Belgium
Mar 19, 20231 min read
APECS Belgium BRINGS POLAR SCIENCE to your school!
Today is the first day of Polar Week and when better to announce our exciting news… >>>> WE ARE OFFERING TO COME VISIT YOUR SCHOOL over...
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Lotte De Maeyer
Mar 4, 20234 min read
Go Future! Film festival 2023
Today we want to draw your attention to the interesting film festival of Go Future! Have you heard about the Go Future initiative? Read...
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Lotte De Maeyer
Mar 2, 20234 min read
Arctic Science Summit week: 2023 edition
The Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) is an annual event organized by the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) that brings...
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APECS Belgium
May 4, 20221 min read
HOT topics from the COLDEST places on EARTH
We are super excited to announce our photography exhibition Nocturnes on Ice in partnership with International Polar Foundation and Royal...
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