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On December 1st, Princess Elisabeth Antarctica participated in “Antarctica Day” in celebration of Antarctic Treaty’s signature. Fifty kids from around the world sent us flags they made in the hope of seeing them in Antarctica. Here they are!

Reggie Joule, Mayor of Alaska’s Northwest Arctic Borough, talks about the challenges and opportunities in his part of the Arctic.

Gordon McBean, President of the Canadian Climate Forum, addresses the gap between the scientific, economic and policymaking communities on the issue of climate change.

Adam Stępień, a researcher at the Arctic Centre at the University of Lapland in Rovaniemi, Finland, discusses the EU Arctic Information Centre and the work being done during the preparatory action for the initiative.

Richard Tibbels, Head of the Eastern Partnership, Regional Cooperation and OSCE Division at the European External Action Service, outlines the EU's Arctic efforts and its contributions to the continuing dialogue on the region.

Isabelle Durant, Vice-President of the European Parliament and member of the Greens / European Free Alliance, offers her views on Arctic development and where the EU fits in.

We are saddened to hear of the passing of French geneticist Albert Jacquard, who passed away two days ago. In remembrance of this great humanist, here's an extract from the movie "The Earth as gift to Humanity" featuring a conversation between Albert Jacquard and International Polar Foundation president Alain Hubert.

Every year, Arctic Futures brings together a wide variety of Arctic stakeholders, including EU and foreign policymakers, scientists, industry representatives, indigenous peoples and academics. By organizing the Symposium, the International Polar Foundation wants to create a global and multidisciplinary forum to discuss future scenarios and key issues facing the Arctic.

The Polaris Climate Change Observatory (PCCO) aims to inform public perception of the role of science in issues of major social importance. The PCCO is a physical space where the most recent polar research findings can be displayed through innovative and attractive installations, and their global context explained.