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Annual Reports

The International Polar Foundation’s annual reports provide insight into our work and projects and outline our finances activities.

Structure of Annual
Reports

Opening with a foreword of the chairman of the International Polar Foundation’s board, each annual report presents the year’s main projects, along with a detailed assessment of website performances and online publications.

The reports are completed with a summary of the year’s financial balance. The International Polar Foundation is privately funded, and was recognised by Belgian Royal Statute as a Foundation for the public good in 2002.

The Foundation believes in the importance of being both financially and organisationally transparent.

Please get in touch if you require more detailed information.

Annual
Reports

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2022

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2021

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2020

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2019

Annual Report 2019

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2018

Annual Report 2018

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2017

Annual Report 2017

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2013

Annual Report 2013

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2012

Annual Report 2012

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2011

Annual Report 2011

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2010

Annual Report 2010

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2009

Annual Report 2009

International Polar Foundation Annual Report 2008

Annual Report 2008

New scientists and crew arrive on Jan 11th

New Batch of Scientists and Crew Arrive during Midseason Changeover

Several scientists and crew went home this past week as new scientists and crew arrived.

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ULTIMO team posing in the field collecting meteorites

Belgian-led Team of Researchers Bring Back Impressive Haul of Meteorites during Antarctic research expedition

An international team led by Belgian scientists has recovered 115 Antarctic meteorites weighing more than 2 kg during the ongoing 2024-2025 BELgian Antarctic Research Expedition (BELARE).

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Scientists from the ULTIMO project in the field

Determined Scientists Get Results

The scientific teams at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica this season have done impressive work they can be proud of!

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BELARE tema members remove snow from PEA roof

The Dog Days of Antarctic Summer

While it is not uncommon for temperatures to rise above freezing in Antarctica in some places during the austral summer, temperatures above freezing are becoming more frequent than in previous years.

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Inauguration of the new hydrogen production facility at PEA

Forward-Looking Infrastructure Projects at PEA Show Just How Innovative the IPF Team Can Be

While the scientists and all of the IPF staff who support their work in the field concentrate on doing the best science possible, the team of engineers, technicians, and mechanics are also hard at work on a number of new projects.

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Planes at the PEA runway

Field Campaigns Continue as More Scientists and Crew Arrive

Scientific field campaigns continued in earnest this past week as more scientists and crew arrived at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.

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Testing radar

A Strong Start for Science This Season

Field expeditions for the FROID and ULTIMO projects are off to a strong start, with other scientific projects stopping by the station this week.

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LTAFA 2024 award ceremony Siu-Tsiu winner

Third Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award Goes to Greenlandic Social Enterprise Supporting Youth

On December 3rd, on the second day of the annual Arctic Futures Symposium, the International Polar Foundation (IPF) and the Trân Family handed out the third Laurence Trân Arctic Futures Award to Siu-Tsiu, a non-profit social enterprise based in Greenland that employs and upskills marginalised young people to help them find work, pursue further education, give them a sense of community and give them a sense of purpose in life.

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Arnoux Beaked Whale in Queen Maud Land, East Antarctica.

IPF Team Sights Rare Arnoux Beaked Whales While on Mission at the Coast

The Unicorn of the Ocean, Arnoux Beaked Whales spotted by 2 members of our team.

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Arctic Futures Symposium and Many Side Events Coming to Brussels Next Week!

From December 2nd until December 4th, the International Polar Foundation and its many Arctic stakeholder partners will host the 15th annual Arctic Futures Symposium at the Residence Palace in Brussels’ EU Quarter, along with several interesting Arctic side events at other locations.

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