French Polar Institute

The French Polar Institute, officially known as IPEV (Institut Polaire Français Paul Emile Victor), is a research organization dedicated to studying polar regions, specifically Antarctica and the Arctic. It supports scientific research in areas such as climate change, biology, and geology by managing French research stations and coordinating scientific expeditions. The institute promotes international collaboration and shares its findings to enhance understanding of polar environments, their ecosystems, and their global impacts. Named after the famous French explorer Paul Emile Victor, it plays a crucial role in advancing knowledge about these vital yet vulnerable areas of our planet.