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Introduction
Welcome at the Belgian Polar Platform website from the Belgian Science Policy Office (Belspo) meant to inform scientists, policy makers and the general public about: - the Belgian history and science in the poles - laws and treaties regulating polar activities and Belgium’s involvement - the rules and obligations related to the planning of polar activities - publications, workshops and events regarding polar activities The scientific information on this website is completed via the input of the Be-Poles cluster, a Belgian Science Policy project regrouping all Belgian polar scientists in order to better communicate scientific activities and results to the policy makers and the broad public. The International Polar Foundation (IPF) is coordinating the education and outreach activities within this cluster project. General info regarding laws and treaties was collected via existing websites from the Antarctic Treaty Secretariat, SCAR, COMNAP, CCAMLR, ... and other countries, with the sole idea to learn from existing experience and not to reinvent. Photographic material is provided by belgian polar actors. All rights are reserved to Belgian Science Policy (BELSPO) and the International Polar Foundation (IPF). Please feel free to send any remarks or comments regarding the site to bepoles@belspo.be. |
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n e w -Belgium and Antarctica Exploration, Science and Environment België en Antarctica Ontdekking, Wetenschap en Leefmilieu La Belgique et l’Antarctique Exploration, science et environnement |
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 Construction and operation of the new Belgian Research Station, Dronning Maud Land, Antarctica Final Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) March 2007 |
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 Agenda Here you find all necessary info regarding ongoing and upcoming Belgian and international events related to polar science and education and how to subscribe/participate. More... |
 Polar Science Here you get an overview of historical and current Belgian polar scientific activities, including information on the Belgian Antarctica research programme, the Belgian polar researchers and their research projects, the Belgian IPY activities and the new Belgian research station Princess Elisabeth. More... |
 Laws & Treaties If you are looking for general information about polar regulations, what it implies, how it works, the membership, Belgium’s involvement etc., then read more... This information will be completed later… |
 Going Polar If you plan to go to the poles for scientific work or on a tourist trip, then first have a look at this section, where you can find the information you need to know before departure. Golden rule: don’t underestimate the preparation of your departure: there is much to do before you leave. This section also gives an overview of past and upcoming polar campaigns of the Belgian researchers. More.. |
 Press Corner An overview of press releases and press conferences related to polar science education and outreach activities. A press book contains articles that may serve as background information and interviews with polar scientists. More... |
 Links & Ressources Links to contact persons, organisations, events, information pages regarding polar science and activities, available publications, ... surely not complete, but a way to get started. More... |
Contact information of the Belgian actors involved in the follow-up of polar activities, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Environment, the Belgian Science Policy office, ... Contact information of the different Belgian scientists is not presented here but can be found in the Polar Science pages. More... |
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