Institut polaire français Paul-Émile Victor

The Institut Polaire Français Paul-Émile Victor is a research organization based in France that studies the polar regions—Arctic and Antarctic. Named after explorer Paul-Émile Victor, it conducts scientific research on climate, glaciers, ecosystems, and geology to better understand how these extreme environments function and change. The institute supports field expeditions, provides scientific expertise, and collaborates internationally to gather data vital for understanding global climate patterns and environmental impacts. Its work helps inform policies on climate change and conservation efforts related to Earth's most sensitive and rapidly changing regions.