abstract:Based in Brussels, Belgium, the International Polar Foundation communicates and educates on polar science and polar research as a way to understand key environmental and climate mechanisms. The foundation also promotes innovative and multifaceted responses to the complex challenges raised by the need for action on sustainable development, and designed, built and operates the first zero emission Antarctic scientific research station Princess Elisabeth Antarctica.
In a partnership between the InternationalPolarFoundation, which Mr Hubert co-founded, and a network of education institutions in 40 countries, students will follow the explorers progress via the foundation's website.