International Polar Week is an opportunity for APECS and its members to promote Polar science. APECS uses this opportunity to plan and develop Polar science related activities alongside teachers, educators and those interested in polar education for the equinoxes of each year. The equinoxes in March and September are the only time when everywhere on earth the day length is 12 hours, a perfect opportunity to celebrate the poles on a global scale!
The International Polar Week Fall 2016 will be from 19 - 25 September 2016! We want to celebrate by focusing on the science being conducted in the Arctic and Antarctic. Please send us your planned activities so they can be added to the Polar Week Website by filling out this form. If you have problems accessing / sending the form, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. And don’t forget to send us a short article about your activities afterwards (with some pictures).
More information on International Polar Week Fall 2016 and how to participate can be found on the Polar Week page.
This year we have a number of events organised for you to take part in!
- Figure competition (deadline 18th September)
- #PolarFilmFest (organized by US APECS)
- Webinar on 'Understanding the ecological power of communication'
- Webinar on 'Social Media for Marine and Antarctic Scientists'
We look forward to celebrating Polar Week with you!
