Be-Polar Conference 2025
On Thursday the 11th of September 2025, the BE-Polar Conference gathered 135 members of the Belgian polar community during a day full of scientific discussions and networking.
APECS Belgium
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Unfreezing frontiers
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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."
APECS Belgium
May 8
IMAQA
Oct 31, 2024
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?"
IMAQA
Oct 31, 2024
APECS Belgium
May 16, 2024
Constance Lefebvre
Mar 21, 2024
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...
IMAQA
Oct 31, 20243 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—...
IMAQA
Oct 24, 20244 min read
The smallest players of the big climate change game: investigating life under Arctic’s thawing soil - chapter 3
My time in Ny-Ålesund is drawing to a close, and it’s hard to process how much these weeks have impacted me. Waking up each day to the...
Ruben Van Daele
Oct 10, 20244 min read
The smallest players of the big climate change game: investigating life under Arctic’s thawing soil - chapter 2
For weeks, I’ve been collecting soil samples in the northernmost village on Earth. This might make you wonder: why study these soils and...
Ruben Van Daele
Oct 3, 20247 min read
The smallest players of the big climate change game: investigating life under Arctic’s thawing soil - Chapter 1
For the past three weeks, Ny-Ålesund (Svalbard), the northernmost settlement in the world, has been my home and the heart of my PhD...
Ruben Van Daele
Sep 26, 20243 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...
Constance Lefebvre
Mar 21, 20241 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...
Louise Delhaye
Jan 26, 20246 min read
On the future of the Arctic: the Arctic Futures Symposium 2023
Last week, on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th of November, the Arctic Future Symposium took place in Brussels. This event, organized by...
Marianna Pinzone
Dec 7, 20234 min read
GreenFeedBack: A project to trace greenhouse gas dynamics in the Arctic Ocean
This summer, a team of five Belgian scientists embarked aboard the new research vessel Belgica in order to study greenhouse gas exchange...
Coraline Leseurre
Nov 16, 20233 min read
Discover the brand new Arctic Permafrost Atlas!
How much do you know about permafrost ? This is the name given to ground that stays frozen all year round. It occurs in polar or alpine...
Constance Lefebvre
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Don’t miss the Arctic Futures Symposium 2023!
As an Arctic researcher, you spend a lot of time in the field, behind your computer, or in the lab. You may come to understand better...
Constance Lefebvre
Oct 26, 20232 min read
Crossing Greenland: A call for scientific partnership
Making polar science sustainable and ensuring that the results are accessible and understandable to the general public are two issues...
APECS Belgium
Oct 5, 20234 min read
Nature's Hidden Wonders: Unveiling the Arctic-Alpine Plant Engineers
When we think of polar regions or high-altitude mountains, we often imagine vast stretches of ice, snow, and barren landscapes. However,...
Lotte De Maeyer
Jun 15, 20232 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...
Marie Cavitte
May 24, 20233 min read
Behind the scenes: working in an ancient DNA lab - part 2
In a previous blog post, we explored the daily routine of an ancient DNA laboratory, and the challenges scientists encounter working...
Marina Buffoli
Apr 6, 20233 min read
Thermokarst processes increase carbon protection potential against mineralization in the Arctic
In Arctic regions, perennially frozen ground, i.e. permafrost, contains twice as much carbon as currently stored in the atmosphere. With...
Eléonore Du Bois d'Aische
Mar 16, 20232 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...
Lotte De Maeyer
Mar 4, 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...
Lotte De Maeyer
Mar 2, 20234 min read
Arctic Futures Symposium : 2022 Edition
Our world’s northernmost regions are home to impressive wildlife, numerous natural resources, and many rich and vibrant communities. Yet,...
Constance Lefebvre
Dec 8, 20222 min read
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