Polar Year

A Polar Year is a coordinated international effort to study the Arctic and Antarctic regions during a specific 12-month period that aligns with the Earth's natural cycles, typically occurring every 20-30 years. These initiatives aim to better understand climate change, atmospheric conditions, and polar ecosystems by deploying scientific equipment and conducting research in these extreme environments. The most recent Polar Year, 2012-2013, brought together scientists worldwide to collect data, improve climate models, and deepen knowledge of how polar regions influence global climate patterns.