International Polar Foundation IPF
Acronym: IPF
General Information
Identification Code: 902318551342-39
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Entity Form: STICHTING VAN OPENBAAR NUT
Registration Category: Other organisations, public or mixed entities
Registration Date: 9/25/2023
EP Accredited Number: 0
Mission & Interests
Goals: Founded in 2002 by Belgian polar explorer Alain Hubert, Prof. Hugo Decleir and Prof. André Berger, the
International Polar Foundation (IPF) provides a novel interface between science and society. It is recognised
by Belgian Royal Statute as a foundation for the public good. HM King Philippe is IPF's honorary president.
IPF seeks to bring about a keener appreciation of the role of science, particularly research in the polar
regions, through a re-examination of the planet’s interconnections, its fragility, the impact of human actions
on the environment, and the evolution of millennial climate cycles.
IPF has initiated several high-profile projects, including supporting polar science through the creation and
operation of the world’s first zero-emission polar research station, the Princess Elisabeth Antarctica, logistical
support of scientists working in Antarctica, an annual conference on Arctic issues in Brussels, and
educational activities and resources.
Interests Represented: Does not represent commercial interests
Interests:
- Agriculture and rural development
- Climate action
- Communication
- Culture and media
- Education and training
- Energy
- Environment
- External relations
- Foreign affairs and security policy
- International co-operation and development
- Maritime affairs and fisheries
- Regional policy
- Research and innovation
- Transport
- Youth
Levels of Interest:
- global
Activities
Main EU Legislative Proposals: Specific EU policies, acts, etc.:
EU Arctic Policy
European Green Deal
Critical Raw Materials Act
Net Zero Industry Act
Nature Restoration Law
Energy Efficiency Directive
EU Polar Cluster
Communication Activities: Communication activities:
Arctic Futures Symposium
Various education and outreach activities
Antarctic conference TBC
Inter-institutional or Unofficial Groupings: Sky and space,Climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development
Head Office
Address: International Polar FoundationRue des vétérinaires 42 B1 veeartsenstraat
Post Code: 1070
City: Anderlecht
Country: BELGIUM
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EU Office
Address: International Polar FoundationRue des vétérinaires 42 B1 veeartsenstraat
Post Code: 1070
City: Anderlecht
Country: BELGIUM
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Financial Data
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Complementary Information: In January 2022, the International Polar Foundation celebrated its 20th anniversary.
In the last twenty years, the Foundation has managed to survive challenging circumstances
to deliver projects which serve to inspire the next generation with a positive message of intelligent
action in the face of incertitude.
Membership Information
Members10 Percent: 4
Members25 Percent: 1
Members50 Percent: 1
Members75 Percent: 0
Members: 6
Members F T E: 1.149999976158142
Structure
Structure Type: Structure
Is Member Of: http://www.polarfoundation.org/support/corporate
Organisation Members: University of the Arctic (U Arctic):
https://www.uarctic.org/
Arctic Research Consortium of the United States (ARCUS)
https://www.arcus.org/